BLAINE JAMES G Two Autograph Letters Signed to owner of the

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BLAINE, JAMES G. Two Autograph Letters Signed, to owner of the Philadelphia Daily Ledger George William Childs. The first, briefly thanking him for an article in the Ledger. The other, sending effusive compliments on his [Children's] book, Recollections. Together, 4 pages, 8vo, the second letter on mourning stationery with the last page written vertically; some separations at folds. (AKF) Washington, 1 May 1876; 28 April 1891

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After apologizing for taking so long to read the book, Blaine writes, "I have had a great pleasure--which well repaid my waiting--the general impression made on my mind when I rose from the final perusal of your book was that you are among the very few from among the precious class of men who with great sincerity have developed liberality, charity and justice . . . ."