Lot 823
Rush, Benjamin (1745-1813) Signer of the Declaration of Independence; American Physician and Educator.
True copy of a letter written by Dr. Benjamin Rush to "the Right Honble Lord Buchan," 2pp (1 sheet, front and back), 9 x 7¼ in., Philadelphia, 4 July 4, 1809. Being a formal letter of introduction which evokes the names of General George Washington and President James Madison. In part:
"…my third son Dr. James Rush and a favorite Pupil Dr. Thomas Fuller (the son of a wealthy and respectable planter in South Carolina) who visit Edinburgh in order to prosecute their studies in medicine… They will inform your Lordship how much joy the renewal of the intercourse of our Country with great Britain diffused through all Classes of our citizens and the prosperity and happiness the united states now enjoy in the Administration of our government by Mr. Madison who with his own native talents aided by the singular prudence and common sense of his predecessor General Washington has nearly driven party spirit from the Councils and people of our country…" Notated at the end, "A true copy from the original in my possession - Robert Anderson M.D." This true copy is written on fine period laid paper with an "1813" watermark. Excellent content.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.
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