American historian and educator (1789–1866) who served as president of Harvard from 1849 to 1853. Boldly penned ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, September 10, 1851. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I regret that I have no manuscripts touching the doings of the Missionaries among the New York Indians. If I had any such, they should be at your service. Since I wrote a life of La Salle, I have procured additional manuscripts relating to him, but they bear chiefly on his discoveries in the West. Mr. Marshall & I have entered upon a controversy respecting the place where La Salle’s vessel was built…Upon a full investigation it would not appear that there is any positive testimony on the subject…The point is of little importance in itself, but it is a curious subject of investigation.” In fine condition, with a bit of show-through from writing to opposing sides and trivial paper loss to upper left corner tip. An intriguing letter with good content from the noted academic. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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