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75. (Indian Captivity) spArks, eDWin erle. 1860-1924. Typed Manuscriptof Sparks’ introduction to the 1905 reprint of Charles Johnston’s account of his Indian Captivity. Nineteen pages, 4to, with numerous holographic corrections and additions. [No place]: c.1905 Sparks’ introduction to the 1905 reprint of Charles Johnston’s account of his Indian Captivity first published in 1827. Johnston, a Virginian, was taken prisoner by Indians while on a journey to Kentucky in 1790. After being ransomed by a Canadian trader, he made his way back to New York where he was interviewed by President Washington. Some soiling, wear and chipping along edges, with area of paper loss in upper right blank corner of first page; generally very good. (200/300) 76. mAximilliAn. 1832-1867. emperor of mexico. Document Signed Maximillian, in Spanish. One page, oblong octavo. 4½x8½. [Mexico]: 1866 Safe-conduct pass to Paso del Norte, signed by the unfortunate Austrian Prince who, with French backing, assumed the throne of Mexico, only to be defeated by Juarez and shot. Some soiling and wear, very good, the writing dark. (1200/1800) FINE AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM HERMAN MELVILLE 77. melville, hermAn. 1819-1891. Autograph Letter Signed by Melville, to John H. Gourlie, Esq. 6 lines, in ink, on 8x5” sheet of paper. New York: Dec. 14, 1869 In full: “Dear Sir, I am very glad to do as you desire. H. Melville.” Provenance: The John H. Gourlie collection. John H. Gourlie of New York City was an author and ardent supporter of the Union cause during the Civil War. He served as Chairman of the Finance Committee of the New York Metropolitan Fair in 1864, which raised $1,183,506.23 for the United States Sanitary Commission. Gourlie was an avid collector of autographs from 1850 to 1880. Herman Melville autograph letters are quite rare. Fine condition. (12000/15000) Lot 77 Lot 76 Page 36
LETTER FROM JAMES MONROE ABOUT NATIONAL BANK 78. monroe, JAmes. 1758-1831. Important Draft Autograph Letter regarding the National Bank. Three full pages, in ink, unsigned, recipient unknown. 9¾x8. New York: March 1831 Remarkable, detailed letter written by the “Father of the Constitution” concerning his views on the establishment of a national bank as opposed to a private bank. “…Your letter touches on a very interesting subject, one which is of the highest importance to the national prosperity and to the success of our free system of government itself. The great object of your inquiry is, whether a bank of the government, founded on the public’s revenue, and under its exclusive control is to be preferred, for all the national purposes specified, to such a bank as that which now exists, founded partially on the stock of individuals and exclusively under their control. I have no hesitation in declaring it my decided opinion that the latter is to be preferred…A bank of individuals founded on their stock and under their control, connected with the government on just and independent principles, would accomplish all…A supervision by the government, of a bank of it’s own, whether confined to the city, or extended by branches to the states, would interfere with its other duties distinctly pointed out by the Constitution. It adds a new branch with powers of great extent and of a peculiar character. It is by a national bank as you suggest that this proper currency is to be raised, and sustained on a par with specie, that exchange is to be regulated, remittances made to individuals throughout the union, and what is of the highest importance, that loans be furnished, and obtained by others, in great emergencies, in war for example. In my judgment none of their duties could be performed with complete affect by a bank of the government. Personal interest would operate on some of the parties connected with it…A bank established on the funds of the union, under the control of the Executive might by the abuse of the power, to which there would be great temptations, shake our free system of government if not overthrow it…a party might be formed repugnant to the Constitution and the safety of the republic…A century might elapse before these dangers would be realized…” He continues with detailed thoughts on the merits of a bank founded on the funds of individuals. A letter of particular import today, as the questions of government control versus an unfettered banking industry are at the forefront of debate. Writing strong and dark. Uniform age toning, with light soiling, else fine. (8000/12000) Lot 78 Page 37
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