Lot 327: Richard Rush

Son of signer Benjamin Rush (1780-1859), he helped bring about the Monroe Doctrine. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, January 19, 1842. Letter to Benjamin Taylor. In part: "There has been some mistake about your deed, which I regret on many accounts and can scarcely explain the cause of, though sure it has not originated with you. I never contemplated the preparation of it here, not having the form, though if I had, I could draw it in half an hour...And now, my dear Sir, as to what you say at the close of your letter about the vacant judgeship in this vicinity, I scarcely know what reply to make-beyond saying how I fully estimate your voluntary friendship on the occasion. I have no right to ask a favor of President Tyler, though holding him in all respect." Rush also adds a short postscript on the following page, signed "R. R." revere of second integral page is addressed in Rush's hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, mounting remnant along reverse of second page, and two small areas of paper loss from wax seal.

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