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Peter Force reprinted The Declaration of Independence
FORCE, Peter (1790-1868). American statesman, historian, government official and Mayor of Washington, D.C. (1936-1840). He sold his extensive library to the Library of Congress (1867). It was the largest private library relating to American history that have ever been assembled. In 1843, Force reprinted the W.J. Stone Declaration of Independence on rice paper. This is a very interesting response to an autograph request. Autograph letter signed, one page, Washington, July 3, 1866. He writes very boldly: “Friend Burnham in accordance with your request, I have the honor to forward the autograph of the venerable Col. Force. Yours, Peter Force”. Force’s letter is on the fourth leaf of a letter to him from July 4, 1866 discussing books. The signature and writing of Force is outstanding..........................$275.00
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