American balloonist (1832–1913) whose Union balloon corps tracked enemy movements, known as the father of military aerial reconnaissance in the United States. Rare ALS signed “T. S. C. Lowe,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, New York, May 25, 1868. Letter to manufacturer James T. Ames. In part: “The bb’l of ice arrived this A. M. all right—I have received reports on the frozen shad from all the parties who rec’d them including the one used yesterday from my own table, and we all agree that they were delicious.” One vertical fold and some light scattered foxing, otherwise fine condition. Lowe held several patents on ice making machines. RRAuction COA.
