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4to. Two-pages, approximately 125 words; addressed verso of blank integral leaf and docketed [by Gilmor?]. Gilmor (1774-1848), a merchant and collector, was "one of the most significant art collectors and patrons in the United States before 1850" (Lance Humphries, "Robert Gilmor, Jr. [1774-1848]: Baltimore Collector and American Art Patron," UVA Library online abstract). Old fold lines, seal break repaired, but very good.
Taking Possession of Monterey. Message From the President of the United States, In Reply to The Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d February, calling for information in relation to the taking possession of Monterey by Commodore Thomas AP Catesby Jones by [United States House of Representatives]; [Mexico] - 1843
by [United States House of Representatives]; [Mexico]
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Taking Possession of Monterey. Message From the President of the United States, In Reply to The Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d February, calling for information in relation to the taking possession of Monterey by Commodore Thomas AP Catesby Jones
by [United States House of Representatives]; [Mexico]
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Washington DC: United States House of Representatives, 1843. Wraps. Very good. Disbound wraps. 117 pages. Light toning to front page and contents. Commodore Jones seized the port of Monterey and hoisted the American flag after hearing a report that war had broken out between the United States and Mexico. When the report proved false Jones withdrew and apologized.
Howes M 740; Cowan 317.
Howes M 740; Cowan 317.
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- Publisher United States House of Representatives
- Place of Publication Washington DC
- Date Published 1843
- Keywords Mexico, Western Americana
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ATTEMPTING TO SETTLE AN ESTATE AND COMMENTING ON HIS RECENT GOVERNMENT WORK, in an autograph letter, signed by Poinsett in Charleston, May 1, 1841, to Robert Gilmor in Baltimore, in part: "I find that I have in my hands about three thousand dollars belonging to the estate of Col. Bacon which I am ready and anxious to divide among the heirs [details follow] ... We reached home safely and in the midst of my old associates the past four years seem like a troubled dream [Poinsett had just finished serving as Martin Van Buren's Secretary of War]."
by POINSETT, Joel R. (1779-1851; served from South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1821-1825, U.S. Minister to Mexico, 1825-1829 [importing what is now known as the poinsettia], and U.S. Secretary of War, 1837-1841)
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INTRODUCING A YOUNG ARTIST TO HIS FRIEND ROBERT GILMOR, in an autograph letter, signed by Poinsett in Washington, November 25, 1840, to Gilmor in Baltimore, in part: "This will be presented to you by Mr. Kellogg a young artist of great merit ... [he] visits Baltimore with no other view than to examine the pictures in your collection. As a portrait painter he is very desirous of an opportunity to examine the paintings of Sir Thomas Lawrence of which you possess two find specimens."
by POINSETT, Joel R. (1779-1851; served from South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1821-1825, U.S. Minister to Mexico, 1825-1829 [importing what is now known as the poinsettia], and U.S. Secretary of War, 1837-1841)
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4to. One-page, approximately 100 words. Gilmor (1774-1848), a merchant and collector, was "one of the most significant art collectors and patrons in the United States before 1850" (Lance Humphries, "Robert Gilmor, Jr. [1774-1848]: Baltimore Collector and American Art Patron," UVA Library online abstract). We have not been able to identify Mr. Kellogg; on verso of a blank integral leaf is a quick pencil sketch (5 x 3 cm), a profile chest-length portrait of a well-dressed gentleman. Old fold lines, but very good.
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