ALS signed “John G. Whittier,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.5, December 12, 1865. Letter to Thomas W. Higginson. In full: “Barbara Frietchie was a White Woman—a highly respected old lady of Frederick. I have her picture at 96—sent me by Dorothea Dix. I wanted to go to Mt. Pat at York, but the Doctor sent me off to Compton N. H. instead.” Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and a few mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
