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1885 Washington DC Letter on Autograph Collecting – Frank O. Adams to P.D. Andrews, Vineland NJ – War of 1812 Interest, Signature List
Approximately 4.75" by 8"
Offered here is an original two-page handwritten letter dated March 9, 1885, written from 913 East Capitol Street, Washington, D.C., by Frank O. Adams and addressed to P.D. Andrews, Esq., Vineland, New Jersey—a known 19th-century autograph collector and dealer.
Written in purple pencil, the letter discusses:
The writer’s delay in answering due to business and absence from the city
Ordering specific autographs and requesting prices
Asking for a list of any War of 1812 autographs available
A full handwritten list of desired autographs, including prices beside each name
The second page includes a roster of figures Adams wants to obtain, such as:
Chas. Leland
E.G. Keasbey
J. Buchanan Read
Gen. Fechnor
W.H. Kearner
Jas. Gaines
Jos. Desha
J.J. Irvine
Lewis Harris
W. Gilmore Simms
Saml Hoar
The letter ends with Adams’ handwritten signature.
Highlights
Original 1885 autograph-trade correspondence
Washington, D.C. content with clear date and address
Reference to War of 1812 autograph collecting
List of historical figures and period pricing
Great piece for collectors of autograph-trade history or postal ephemera
