Signer of the US Constitution from South Carolina and a South Carolina governor, senator, and representative. ALS signed “Charles Cotesworth Pinckney,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, July 15, 1819. Letter to Mr. Petit de Viller. In part: “Commercial concerns are highly applauded & has been successfully exerted in the cities. I enclose you a letter which I received in her favour from Mr. Gilmore of Baltimore; & I solicit your patronage in behalf of this Lady, & I do it more freely, as I know you not only delight in the melody of sweet sounds, but possess in an exquisite degree the true harmony of feeling, the genuine music of the mind.” Matted and framed (so only second page is visible) with a color portrait to an overall size of 18.25 x 14.5. In fine condition, with some light show-through from writing on opposite side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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