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Lot #781
Walt Whitman

Whitman pays the board for his brother at the County Asylum

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Whitman pays the board for his brother at the County Asylum

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Whitman, payable to order C. F. Currie for $45.50, August 2, 1889. Currie was the superintendant of the County asylum at Blackwood, where Whitman’s brother Eddy was committed. In fine condition, with cancellation cut to body, and a couple of light brushes to date and pay line. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #428 - Ended May 14, 2014





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