Description:
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Autograph Letter Signed, Nashville, Tennessee, 3 August 1818. Single leaf of wove paper, inscribed on one side. To publisher Matthew Carey, acknowledging receipt of a shipment of books, and giving thanks for same. Old folds, signs of old mount around the margins, 10 x 7 3/4 in.
"Dear Sir, I reached this place on the 29th of June last, in bad health, where I had the pleasure to receive the Books you had the goodness & liberality to present to me. Ill health added to a press of publick business that crowded on me at the close of the Campaign, has hitherto prevented me from acknowledging the receipt of this real mark of your personal respect & esteem for me. These Books are an invaluable addition to my small liberary [sic], and when leisure occurs will afford me much edification & amusement & a lively & gratefull recollection of the donor.
Accept my Dr. Sir for this gratefull present my sincere thanks and believe me to be with sentiments of great respect, yr. mo. ob. serv. Andrew Jackson"
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Matthew Carey, David Spinney, NashvilleJohn Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
508-970-3293
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations, and auctions of rare books and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.