Lot 306
1833 Letter About A New York Racetrack. Autograph Letter Signed "Eliza Colden," 2 pages and 3 lines, 9¾ x 8 in., New York, Feb. 7, 1833. To William P. Haskins of Troy, NY, regarding a racetrack rental gone wrong, involving former Vice President Aaron Burr. In small part: "…Mr. Colden wrote yesterday to Mrs. Wells making an offer for the Course but at the time he did it he had no conception that Mr. Dey had…rented the course to Burr's man Mr. Botts during the next Races for the trifling sum of $350….you might have got $1000 for it during next May Races…." Light toning and folds. Two racetracks in Queens, New York, Union (opened in 1821) and Centerville (1825) were very popular and attended by many members of Congress.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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