GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/06/1853 - HFSID 273112
Price: $420.00
GEORGE W. CURTIS
Writes a short letter on December 6, 1853 informing the recipient
they will be together on December 12 when Curtis conducts a lecture on 'Young
America'
Autograph Letter signed: "Geo. Wm. Curtis.", 1p, 5¼x8.
Detroit, 1853 December 6. On embossed stationery to "Mr Goodwin."
Begins: "My dear Sir." In full: "Cares remitting, I
shall be with you on Monday evening Dec. 12, with a lecture upon 'Young
America.' Very truly yours". George William Curtis (1824-1892) was the
lead editorial writer (1857) and then editor of "Harper's Weekly" (1863).
He was in favor of emancipation, equal rights for Blacks, Native Americans and
women, civil service reform, public education and environmental conservation.
Curtis, who declined an invitation to become editor of the "New York Times", was
known for speaking on the critical issues of the day, and he authored
some 40 books and pamphlets. Lightly creased with folds, not at signature.
Pinhead-size ink stain on embossed "C". Fine condition.
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