Manuscript DS, signed “Washtn Irving,” one page, 7.5 x 11.5, dated December 9, 1801, tipped into an opening page of a limited edition leatherbound hardcover copy of The Alhambra. The document, written and signed by Brockholst Livingston certifies that a mortgage is paid and satisfied. Another manuscript DS underneath, signed “James M. Hughes / Master in Chy” certifies that he personally knows Irving. Opposite an imprinted “The following sheet contains a page of the Original Manuscript of Washington Irving. G.P. Putnam’s Sons January, 1895” is an unsigned Washington Irving Autograph Manuscript (tipped in at corners), one page, 4.5” x 7.5”, containing 30 lines, with cross-outs and additions by Irving. The unsigned autograph manuscript is an early draft from Washington Irving’s “The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus,” Volume 2, Chapter VI, “Second Insurrection of Guarionex, and His Flight to the Mountains of Ciguay. [1498.]” Manuscript reads, in part: “and secured the fidelity of his soldiers, and the tidings that the Admiral was in high favour at court and on the point of coming out with a powerful squadron, struck consternation into the Rebels who had presumed upon his having fallen into disgrace. The Adelantado immediately hastened to San Domingo nor was there any attempt made to molest him on his march. When he found himself once more secuere his magnanimity prevailed over his indignation, and he sent Pedro Fernandez Coronal to offer Roldan and his band amnesty for all offenses on condition of instant obedience. Roldan feared to venture into his power and determined to prevent the emissary from communicating with his followers, lest they should be induced to return to their allegiance. When Coronal approached the encampment of the Rebels, therefore he was opposed in a narrow pass by as body of archers with their cross bows leveled. ‘Halt there! Traytor!’ cried Roldan ‘had you arrived eight days later we should all have been united.’ It was in vain that Coronal endeavoured to win this turbulent man from his career. He professed to oppose only the tyranny and misrule of the Adelantado, but to be ready to submit to the admiral on his arrival, and he and his principal confederates wrote letters.” Professional repairs and reinforcements to intersecting folds of document, uniform toning to manuscript, and toning and light damp staining to opening and closing pages of book, otherwise very good condition. Manuscript pages from authors of Irving’s stature are not common, and this is a fine example, with over 200 words in his hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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