Lot 1008
Damon, Samuel C. - Missionary. Autograph letter from S.C. Damon to Milton M. Fisher, an old college classmate, 8 x 5 in., Honolulu, 1881, 4 pp. He congratulates Fisher upon turning "threescore and ten" and reminisces about college days and friends. He says that he has been a missionary for nearly 40 years, that he has three sons living, and "I am still blessed with the wife of my youth." Smeared signature. With a separate autograph,"Yours truly S.C. Damon," 1½ x 3½ in. Damon was educated at Amherst College and Andover Theological Seminary. In 1841 he was ordained and married Julia Sherman Mills. He was sent to Honolulu by the American Seaman's Friend Society and served as pastor of Oahu Bethel Church for 42 years. He was also editor and publisher of "The Friend,"a periodical that ran well into the 20th century. With transmittal envelope. Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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