LUCY WADHAMS California Gold Rush Letter Autograph letter, 1 page, with integral leaf, 7 1/4" x 10", February 8, 1851, Wadhams Mills [New York] to "Dear Friend" In part: "...You will be surprised when I tell you that William L. Wadhams has come home from...California for he suffered more with sea sickness coming home than he did going there... / I send this by Mr. Peter Welch who I expect will buy me a copy of your Register..." Signed: "Lucy Wadhams" Condition: light handling, old envelope folds, small hole WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS IS LUCY BOSTWICK PRINDLE, B. 5 MARCH 1772 IN NEW MILFORD CT., MARRIED LUMEN WADHAMS IN CHARLOTTE, VT IN 1803, HER SECOND MARRIAGE, AND DIED 11 FEB 1858 IN WADHAMS MILLS, NY Lumens is notable for his military career; founding Wadhams Mills, N.Y. |
Houle Rare Books & Autographs Palm Springs, California PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF PURCHASE. Multiple purchases may be
combined to save on shipping. All items are shipped via USPS - MAIL.
International packages ship at HIGHER RATES. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE.
We Guarantee Authenticity Of All Signed Items! We Are Members of ABAA and PADA. |