American lawyer and politician (1815–1882) best known as the author of the best-selling 1840 nautical memoir Two Years Before the Mast. ALS signed “R. H. Dana Jr.,” one page, 5 x 8, law firm letterhead, September 10, 1879. Dana writes to another law firm. In part: “We have heard from our clients in New Orleans in relation to their claims against the owners of the Concordia, and they have agreed to drop the appeal. As to the British cases in the District Court against the owners of the Concordia we have not heard from our clients & shall inform you before we take any steps in those cases. Marginal adhesive remnant and intersecting folds (vertical fold to signature), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
