Jun 21, 2018 - Sale 2483

Sale 2483 - Lot 109

Price Realized: $ 2,125
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 2,000 - $ 3,000
SEEKING A DEFENSE LAWYER AFTER ASSASSINATION (GARFIELD ASSASSINATION.) GUITEAU, CHARLES J. Autograph Letter Signed, "Charles Guiteau," to attorney John D. Townsend, requesting his legal services and noting the referral of [Guiteau's attorney brother-in-law George] Scoville. 1 page, 8vo, ruled paper; loss to upper right corner expertly repaired with paper, minor smudging to "Guiteau" of signature, remnants of prior mounting at upper and lower edges verso. "In Court Washington D.C.," 22 November 1881
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"I desire you to assist in the trial of my case & I invite you to meet me in Court at your earliest convenience. I send this with Mr. Scoville's approbation.
"Please let me hear from you at once."