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Thaddeus Lowe

Thaddeus Lowe

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Thaddeus Lowe

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, no date. In full: “I find that it will be night tomorrow before I get to Chicopee as some of our trustees want to meet me at my office tomorrow morning. I shall bring some parties to see the ice works operate.” In fine condition, with a Lowe office stamp to top edge and a single vertical fold. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #418 - Ended November 13, 2013