Versatile American industrialist, inventor, and politician (1791–1883) who designed the first steam locomotive built in the United States, the Tom Thumb, and patented a gelatin dessert later marketed under the brand name Jell-O. LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, February 10, 1872. Cooper contributes to a friend’s celebration. In full: 'Please accept the enclosed twenty dollars in aid of the Ladies reception to be given to our Friend.' Intersecting folds with a vertical fold passing through his signature, tiny paper separation to a bottom vertical fold, areas of soiling, and vintage repair to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
