Lot 348
Strong, Caleb -- Two Letters With Political Content (1745-1819) A leading patriot during the American Revolution; lawyer, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, senator and twice governor of Massachusetts (the second time during the War of 1812), He was instrumental in the creation of the Massachusetts State Constitution, the Judiciary Act of 1789, and the Jay Treaty. Autograph Letter Signed, 1p, Northampton, Dec. 23, 1795. To an unknown addressee (due to paper loss in upper left corner), with political content. He includes some information about what is going on in North Carolina and says, "I never expected to hold up the Conduct of the Legislature of that State for Imitation in Massachusetts…they now…bid fair to become a proper example to other States." He also mentions New Hampshire and says, "…if Massachusetts becomes cool in proper…to the other States I think it is likely we shall…be able to do the publick Business expeditiously…" With a copy of a letter, unsigned, 1p, datelined New York, Feb. 2, 1785, to John Avery, one of the Sons of Liberty who was Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at that time. The letter references affairs of the newly created nation. In part: "Congress are much engaged upon the important affairs of our nation…when known must give great satisfaction to the real friends of this federal union. Estimated Value $250 - 350
The George Snook Collection.
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