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Auction archive: Lot number 159

Henry Ward Beecher Endorsed Check, John Greenleaf Whittier & E.E. Hale ALsS, Plus

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n. a.
Price realised:
US$240
Auction archive: Lot number 159

Henry Ward Beecher Endorsed Check, John Greenleaf Whittier & E.E. Hale ALsS, Plus

Estimate
n. a.
Price realised:
US$240
Beschreibung:

Lot of 6, featuring: Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879). American abolitionist. Signed inscription, 4 x 2.5 in. August 6, 1877. Garrison became an abolitionist and joined the American Colonization Society. He and other members of the group argued for the immediate abolition of slaves and to establish a free colony for former slaves in Liberia, Africa. He established his own anti-slavery newspaper, The Liberator, where he published over 1,0000 issues. In 1832 he helped form the New England Antislavery Society and continued his work to end slavery until the close of the Civil War. He died in 1879. Beecher, Henry Ward (1813-1887). American minister, abolitionist, and women's suffrage supporter. Endorsed check, 7 x 3 in., "The Central National Bank, Boston." February 4, 1847. Paid to Beecher for a sum of 379 dollars. Endorsed on the reverse by him with a 2 cent revenue stamp affixed to the recto of the check. Sometimes described as a flamboyant minister and hailed as the most famous man in America, today, Beecher is best known for his famous sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe. In addition to his sister's cause, he a proponent for the abolition of slaves. His sermons on the power of Christ's love that were drastically different than his Calvinist predecessors. His stardom dimmed; however, when he was rumored to have had an adulterous relationship with Elizabeth Tilton. Although he was exonerated of the charges, his reputation never recovered. Whitter, John Greenleaf (1807-1892). Quaker, poet, and abolitionist. ALS and signed inscription. ALS, 1 p., "Danver, Sunday A.M." Addressed to a friend who Greenleaf tries to console after the loss of a relative or child. Signed inscription, 5 x 3.5 in., "Conesay, New Hampshire." January 29, 1889. Signed, I cheerfully comply with thy request and am truly thy friend. Whitter is recognized as one of the fireside poets of his time. His most famous work, however, are his anti-slavery writings as well as his book Snow-Bound. Hale, Edward E. Unitarian minister and abolitionist. ALS, 1 p., "South Congregational Church, Boston." February 2, 1881. Addressed to Sara(?). Hale writes about starting a short circular in Boston. Hale came from an impressive line of Americans. He was the son of Nathan Hale, proprietor and editor of the Boston “Daily Advertiser,” nephew of Edward Everett orator, statesman, and diplomat, and a grandnephew of the Revolutionary hero, Nathan Hale. He became a minister at the Church of Unity in 1839. Then, he moved to the South Congregational church where he stayed until 1899. A powerful influence, he was one of the most prominent exponents of the liberal theology, took an active part in the anti-slavery movement, and authored many books and essays, His most famous work was, Man Without a Country, a work of fiction that intended to strengthen support for the Union cause. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth (1823-1911). Abolitionist and member of the "Secret Six." Signed card, 3.5 x 2.5 in., Newport, Rhode Island. Higginson was a Unitarian minister, editor, and writer, who spoke and wrote about slavery, war, women's suffrage, temperance, civil service reform, Reconstruction, and other issues of his day. His actions lead to radicalism when he helped bring weapons and ammunition to anti-slavery settlers in Kansas and by financially supported John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry. During the Civil War, he volunteered and commissioned as a captain in the 51st Massachusetts Regiment but was wounded. His injuries forced him to leave the position. When he recovered, he served as a colonel in the U.S. Colored Troops from November 1862 to October 1864. He devoted the rest of his life for his causes. Condition: The Garrison signature is adhered to a green sheet of paper with an article pasted on the reverse. The check has a hole in its center. The letters are in good condition with toning and typical folds. There are some pencil marks from previous owners on some of the documents.

Auction archive: Lot number 159
Auction:
Datum:
23 Feb 2017
Auction house:
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
Este Ave 6270
Cincinnati OH 45232
United States
info@cowans.com
+1 (0)513 8711670
+1 (0)513 8718670
Beschreibung:

Lot of 6, featuring: Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879). American abolitionist. Signed inscription, 4 x 2.5 in. August 6, 1877. Garrison became an abolitionist and joined the American Colonization Society. He and other members of the group argued for the immediate abolition of slaves and to establish a free colony for former slaves in Liberia, Africa. He established his own anti-slavery newspaper, The Liberator, where he published over 1,0000 issues. In 1832 he helped form the New England Antislavery Society and continued his work to end slavery until the close of the Civil War. He died in 1879. Beecher, Henry Ward (1813-1887). American minister, abolitionist, and women's suffrage supporter. Endorsed check, 7 x 3 in., "The Central National Bank, Boston." February 4, 1847. Paid to Beecher for a sum of 379 dollars. Endorsed on the reverse by him with a 2 cent revenue stamp affixed to the recto of the check. Sometimes described as a flamboyant minister and hailed as the most famous man in America, today, Beecher is best known for his famous sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe. In addition to his sister's cause, he a proponent for the abolition of slaves. His sermons on the power of Christ's love that were drastically different than his Calvinist predecessors. His stardom dimmed; however, when he was rumored to have had an adulterous relationship with Elizabeth Tilton. Although he was exonerated of the charges, his reputation never recovered. Whitter, John Greenleaf (1807-1892). Quaker, poet, and abolitionist. ALS and signed inscription. ALS, 1 p., "Danver, Sunday A.M." Addressed to a friend who Greenleaf tries to console after the loss of a relative or child. Signed inscription, 5 x 3.5 in., "Conesay, New Hampshire." January 29, 1889. Signed, I cheerfully comply with thy request and am truly thy friend. Whitter is recognized as one of the fireside poets of his time. His most famous work, however, are his anti-slavery writings as well as his book Snow-Bound. Hale, Edward E. Unitarian minister and abolitionist. ALS, 1 p., "South Congregational Church, Boston." February 2, 1881. Addressed to Sara(?). Hale writes about starting a short circular in Boston. Hale came from an impressive line of Americans. He was the son of Nathan Hale, proprietor and editor of the Boston “Daily Advertiser,” nephew of Edward Everett orator, statesman, and diplomat, and a grandnephew of the Revolutionary hero, Nathan Hale. He became a minister at the Church of Unity in 1839. Then, he moved to the South Congregational church where he stayed until 1899. A powerful influence, he was one of the most prominent exponents of the liberal theology, took an active part in the anti-slavery movement, and authored many books and essays, His most famous work was, Man Without a Country, a work of fiction that intended to strengthen support for the Union cause. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth (1823-1911). Abolitionist and member of the "Secret Six." Signed card, 3.5 x 2.5 in., Newport, Rhode Island. Higginson was a Unitarian minister, editor, and writer, who spoke and wrote about slavery, war, women's suffrage, temperance, civil service reform, Reconstruction, and other issues of his day. His actions lead to radicalism when he helped bring weapons and ammunition to anti-slavery settlers in Kansas and by financially supported John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry. During the Civil War, he volunteered and commissioned as a captain in the 51st Massachusetts Regiment but was wounded. His injuries forced him to leave the position. When he recovered, he served as a colonel in the U.S. Colored Troops from November 1862 to October 1864. He devoted the rest of his life for his causes. Condition: The Garrison signature is adhered to a green sheet of paper with an article pasted on the reverse. The check has a hole in its center. The letters are in good condition with toning and typical folds. There are some pencil marks from previous owners on some of the documents.

Auction archive: Lot number 159
Auction:
Datum:
23 Feb 2017
Auction house:
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
Este Ave 6270
Cincinnati OH 45232
United States
info@cowans.com
+1 (0)513 8711670
+1 (0)513 8718670
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