Lot 825
Bainbridge, William (1774-1833) American Naval Officer, Commanded the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. Autograph letter signed ("Wm. Bainbridge"), 1 sheet folded, with 3 written pages, 10 x 7¾ in., Philadelphia, 30 April 1832, with integral leaf addressed to The Honorable Henry A. S. Dearborn, U.S. Senator, Washington City. In part: "How have you been my dear General since I parted with you at Washington? Myself and daughter had a most delightful visit to my highly valued friend Col. Contee …. the forest lands of Prince Georges [Maryland] … no part of our Country can exhibit greater hospitality … my dear Daughter Mary … [was] dangerously ill…a raging fever tending to the Brains …. The Secretary of the Navy [Levi Woodbury] … requests me to hold myself in readiness to take the command of the Boston yard …." Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 600.
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