Lot 321
Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811-96) American author, best known for Uncle Tom's Cabin. Autograph Letter Signed ("H.B. Stowe"), n.p. (174 Hicks St.), May 12, 18?? (docket on verso says 1871). One page octavo. To Mr. Reed, regarding an expected payment. In part: "Several days ago Mr. Hule conferred with me respecting my acct. with Old & New & gave me reason to expect a remuneration from you. Not receiving any, I write to inquire whether it has been sent to this address…." Several small edge tears and uneven lower right margin, easily covered by framing. Old and New was a publication founded by Edward Everett Hale in 1869. Uncle Tom's Cabin was first published in serial form in an antislavery newspaper in 1851-52, then in book form in 1852. It was of paramount importance in solidifying sentiment in the North against slavery. When she was introduced to President Lincoln in 1862, he supposedly said, "So you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war." Autograph material by Beecher Stowe is normally in the form of signed cards; autograph letters signed are not common.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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