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Auction: 284 - Bond, Share & Americana Mailbid & Internet Exclusive
Lot: 724

Bryant, William Cullen American newspaper editor and poet (1794-1878); a leader of the abolitionist cause. Interesting ALS, 1p, 8vo, 7/12/1855, to Peter D. Vroom, US minister to Russia. A letter of introduction for "Dr. Smith on his way to St. Petersburg in quest of employment as a Surgeon in the Russian Service. He also purposes to correspond with the Evening Post..." He enlists Vroom´s assistance. Tipped to a slightly larger sheet. Some glue showing through, overall VG. Estimate US$ 150-200

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