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TODAY IS “THE ANNIVERSARY OF OUR
ILLUSTRIOUS FATHER . . .WASHINGTON”
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TALLMADGE, BENJAMIN. Fragment of an Autograph Letter, with Franking
Signature on verso (“Free / B. Tallmadge”), to Oliver Wolcott, concerning a dinner com-
memorating the anniversary of Washington’s [birth]. Docketing on verso dated February,
but remainder of date is obscured by remnants of prior mounting. 3
3
/
4
x7
1
/
2
inches; short
closed tears at right and lower edges, scattered remnants of prior mounting verso touching
signature, folds.
SOLD AS IS
.
Np, [22 February 1802]?
[400/600]
“
This day being the anniversary of our illustrious Father, our entombed friend G:Washington, the
federal members of both branches of the Legislature propose dining together. No
Judas
will be permit-
ted to partake at the festive board, nor will an amphibious Character be found there.”
WITH
—
BenjaminTallmadge. Clipped portion of an ALS, including only closing:“I am sincerely your
friend / & most Obed’t Serv’t / Benj’n Tallmadge.” 2x4 inches; remnants of prior mounting overall
verso, tiny hole (not affecting signature). Np, nd.