AUDUBON JOHN JAMES Autograph Letter Signed

Sale 2021 - Lot 24

Price Realized: $ 2,760

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Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500

AUDUBON, JOHN JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, to an unnamed recipient, informing him that he has arrived in Wheeling Viginia in the midst of a snow storm, discussing the cost of the journey, relating his future travel plans to Louisville, and mentioning his travel companions and mutual friends. 1 page, single 4to sheet; nicely framed with a calling card. Wheeling, 16 March 1843

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"We arrived here all well . . . you will marvel to hear, that it is now snowing smartly, and not likely to stop this day . . . We expect to leave for Louisville at 10, providing the storm abates and the weather permits . . . My young folks are full of spirits. Mr. Fellows of Louisville is one of our companions and a Mr. Hall of Louisiana . . . If I have time I will find you the name of the steamer we go with . . ."