LIVINGSTONE DAVID Portion () of an Autograph Letter Signed

Sale 1985 - Lot 57

Price Realized: $ 1,265

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Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500

LIVINGSTONE, DAVID. Portion (?) of an Autograph Letter Signed, to an unnamed recipient, mentioning slavery which they came into contact with, and suggesting a discussion with the Portuguese on the matter, hoping to hire 10 free men on the Zambesi, writing that Dr. Kirk may leave, praising him and Dr. Meller and thanking God. 2 pages, folded 8vo sheet; folds, clipped portion at the top of the blank, staining from prior mounting, tape reinforcement. Africa, 1860s-70s

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"Paul Brussell has directed our minister at Lisbon to walk [?] in to the Portuguese about the slavery we came into contact with . . . I shall engage if I can ten free men on the Zambesi. Dr. Kirk may leave now as Dr. Meller returns and his time is much more than up - both are excellent men . . ."