AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM BOSTON 17 APRIL 1839 TO POSTMASTER GENERAL AMOS KENDALL, RECOMMENDING JOSEPH HAINES ESQUIRE OF LYNN AS POSTMASTER OF THE TOWN OF LYNN

Published by Boston, 1839

Item image 1 of 2.
Heritage seller

Seller: David M. Lesser, ABAA, Woodbridge, CT, U.S.A.David M. Lesser, ABAA

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 20, 1997

Association member: ABAAESASNEABILAB

Condition: Used

£ 191.69

£ 7.44 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Single 4to leaf, entirely in Rantoul's ink script, docketed in red ink on verso. Light wear, Very Good. Rantoul writes to Kendall, "It is generally believed in Lynn that J.C. Stickney Esq. the Post Master of that place has resigned or is about to resign. Of the correctness of that report, I know nothing. "If it be true, or if there is or should be a vacancy there, I would respectfully recommend Joseph Haines Esquire of Lynn to be the Post Master there. He is approved by the County, District, & Town Committees, & by the democracy generally, & would keep the Post Office near the lower depot of the Eastern Rail Road, which is far the best place to accommodate the mass of the citizens. I am well assured that his appointment would give great satisfaction. Very respectfully your obt. servt. Robert Rantoul Jr." Rantoul [1806-1852] was a Massachusetts lawyer and Democratic member of the State House of Representatives when he wrote this Letter. He would become, briefly, a Congressman and U.S. Senator before dying. …

Seller Inventory # 42486

Bibliographic details

Title
AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM BOSTON 17 APRIL 1839 TO POSTMASTER GENERAL AMOS KENDALL, RECOMMENDING JOSEPH HAINES ESQUIRE OF LYNN AS POSTMASTER OF THE TOWN OF LYNN
Author
Rantoul, Robert, Jr.
Publisher
Boston
Publication year
1839
Seller catalogs
AMERICANA, AUTOGRAPH, MASSACHUSETTS

David M. Lesser, ABAA

Woodbridge, CT, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 20, 1997

Association member:

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item3 to 6 business days5 to 14 business days
First item£ 7.44£ 7.44
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Money Order

Store description

David M. Lesser specializes in Americana of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Some areas of concentration are listed above. Please call for an appointment to see my stock in person at my office. My web site is available for your perusal at www.lesserbooks.com.

Specialty

early americana, american revolution, evans imprints, howes, afro-americana, slavery, civil war, presidency, law. religion, trade, commerce, July 4, southern, western, States of the Union [each by name]

Association member

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
  • The Ephemera Society of America
  • Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

David M. Lesser, ABAA

CT, U.S.A.