The June 24, 2000, Gerald Burg & Dr. Kardatzke Collections, Sale 6
Lot 701 
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. (1926- )
Queen of England, and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Two Large
Christmas Cards Signed. Lot of two large matching Christmas cards from the
royal family:
A. Christmas Card From Queen Elizabeth. Large
cream-colored card, two pages, folded, 9½ x 8", 1954, with a gilt
embossed Crown on the front cover, and a color photograph portrait of the
heavily robed Queen and Princess Elizabeth mounted inside, facing the printed
greeting which reads, "With Best Wishes For Christmas and The New Year." Queen
Elizabeth has penned the date, "1954," and signed, "From Elizabeth
R," in bold black ink, underscored by a paraph.
B. Christmas Card
From Prince Philip. Large cream-colored card, two pages, folded, 7 x
9½", 1956, with a gilt embossed imprint of the Crown on the front cover,
and a Black & White half-tone image of the Prince with his family mounted
within, facing the printed greeting which reads: "With Best Wishes For
Christmas And The New Year." Boldly signed, "Philip 1956," in blue ink.
Fine. Both cards are slightly soiled from handling.
Estimated Value
$550-750.
Lot 702 
Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974) Famous Jazz
composer and band leader. Such hits include Mood Indigo and Take the
A Train.
Inscribed Photo Signed. Black and White, 8 x 10",
finely matted and framed to 16½ x 19". Inscribed in black ink in lower
right, "To Maurice / good luck / Duke Ellington." Fine.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Lot 703 
[Enola Gay].
Signed Color Lithograph
of the Enola Gay with Three Signed Photographs. Attractive Color Lithograph
of a painting of the Enola Gay in flight high above a broken peninsula
off Japan. Approximately 29 x 23", n.d., with a printed legend at bottom which
reads:
" Atomic Warfare is Born
Precisely at 17 seconds past
8:15 a.m. on 6 August, 1945, Colonel Paul W.Tibbets and the crew of the ENOLA
GAY,
a B-29-45-MO, released the first atomic weapon, nicknamed "Little Boy."
Forty-three seconds later, Hiroshima ceased
to exist as a city, and the
course of warfare changed forever. "
Rendered in pale blues, greys,
light greens, ocher, and earthy clay tones, the lithograph is signed in full by
three of the crew members of the first atomic mission: pilot Paul W.
Tibbets, bombardier Thomas W. Ferebee and navigator Theodore J.
Van Kirk.
Accompanied by Three Signed Photographs of crew
members of the Enola Gay, each a Black & White, 8 x 10" image, including
a composed headshot of pilot Paul W. Tibbets; an old-fashioned seated portrait
of youthful tail gunner George R. Caron; and a smiling headshot of the boyish
navigator Theodore J. Van Kirk. Each is dressed in military uniform. All have
signed in full in dark blue ink.
Fine. All items are in fine
condition.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 704 
[Enola Gay] "Escape Maneuver For Atomic
Mission".
Multicopy of a Drawing Which Outlines Plans for an Escape
Maneuver for the Enola Gay Signed by Paul Tibbets. Accompanied by Two Signed
Photographs. Multicopy Manuscript Document Signed, One page, Quarto, dated
August 1, 1945. Entitled, "Escape Maneuver For Atomic Mission," this
fascinating document presents drawn plans for an escape maneuver for the Enola
Gay in the event of a last minute need to abort the mission. The drawing
depicts the "Primary Target Hiroshima Japan" as a black bullseye, with circles
radiating around the target representing "Bomb Flash," the first anticipated
"Shock Wave," the second "Shock Wave," and the flight path of a secondary
plane. The expected times of the detonation and shock wave events are given,
along with flight paths and data for the planes and atomic explosion. The
drawing is made to the Scale ¼ " = ¼ mile. The plan was made by R.
A. Lewis, Major, US Air Force, and is boldly signed in blue ink by pilot of
the Enola Gay Paul Tibbets, who has inscribed, "Paul W. Tibbets
11-5-90."
Accompanied by Two Signed Photographs, the first an
attractive 8 x 10" Color reproduction of a painting of the Enola Gay entitled,
"Atomic Warfare is Born." The photograph is signed by all the principal crew
members, including Paul Tibbets (Pilot), Thomas W. Ferebee (Bombardier)
Theodore J. Van Kirk (Navigator), Richard H. Nelson (Radio Operator), George R.
Caron (Tail gunner), and Jacob Beser (Radar Countermeasure Officer). Each has
signed in full in blue felt-tip pen. Also included is a Black & White, 8 x 10"
Signed Photograph of tail gunner George Caron, inscribed "George R. Caron
Tail Gunner - Enola Gay." . Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 705 
[Enola Gay] Ferebee, Tom. (1918-2000)
Bombardier on the Enola Gay.
Inscribed Photograph Signed. Color,
8 x 10", n.d., n.p. Inscribed in full:
"We were victorious! We were
Gallant! and we got the job done! I dropped the bomb at precisely 08:15 E
Pacific Time. The bomb detonated one minute later at 08:16 Hrs. Japan
surrendered 9 days later saving nearly 250,000 of our service men. Tom Ferebee
-- Bombardier. 6 Aug. 1945".
Fine. Also enclosed is a
facsimile ALS in which he vehemently refuses a paid request for his story. This
and another enclosed facsimile state that he will only sign photos with his
name, title and date of dropping the bomb. "I made a mistake adding things
and will not do it again." This inscribed photo is an extremely rare piece.
The bombing of Hiroshima was voted the most historic event of the 20th century
by TIME magazine.
Estimated Value $350-600.
Lot 706 
[Enola Gay] "Navigator's Log of the Enola Gay".
Framed Poster Signed by Tibbets, Ferebee, and Van Kirk. Accompanied
By Two Signed Photographs. Striking Color Poster-sized reproduction of the
Navigator's Log of the Enola Gay, approximately 20 x 26". The
poster reproduces in blow-up the original Navigators Log kept by Theodore Van
Kirk, navigator of the historic atomic mission. A text box inset at the bottom
of the poster informs us:
"On August 6, 1945 the B-29 bomber "Enola
Gay" dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This is a
reproduction of the Navigator's Log of that historic flight. It is exactly as
prepared during the flight; there have been no additions, corrections, or
alterations of any kind. All times noted in the log are local Tinian time (one
hour ahead of Hiroshima time), and all speed and distance figures are in
nautical miles (knots). The accompanying map [here the text refers to an
adjacent inset] outlines the flight path of the Enola Gay..."
The
Log records the flight data - position, times, course, altitude, conditions,
airspeed, and other vitals - used by the navigator to keep the airplane on
course and on time, "and also, to allow the navigator to determine aircraft
location in a short time in the event of problems with the plane or bomb."
The poster is signed at the bottom by the Pilot, the Bombardier, and the
Navigator of the Enola Gay, "Paul W. Tibbets Thomas Ferebee
Theodore J Van Kirk."
Also included are Two Black & White, 8 x
10" Signed Photographs , the first an image of Paul Tibbets waving from the
cockpit of the Enola Gay, signed in full "Paul W. Tibbets"; the
second photograph is a Black & White, 8 x 10" headshot of bombardier Thomas W.
Ferebee in Air Force togs, signed in full "Thomas W. Ferebee
Bombardier."
Fine. All items are in very fine condition.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 707 
[Enola Gay] Tibbets, Paul. (1915- ). Pilot
of the Enola Gay.
Signed Statement On The Morality of
Dropping the Bomb by Paul Tibbets with Two Signed Photographs. Printed
Statement on the morality of dropping the first atomic bomb, One page, Quarto,
on yellow poster stock, n.d. Entitled, "General Paul Tibbets [sic] Reflections
On Hiroshima," the document reads, in full:
"...the morality of
dropping the bomb was not my business. I was instructed to perform a military
mission...and that was the thing I was going to do to the best of my ability.
Paul W. Tibbets Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.)"
Also included are Three
Signed Photographs: a Black & White, 8 x 10" headshot of Enola Gay
pilot Paul W.Tibbets decorated as a General, signed "Paul W. Tibbets";
an eerie Black & White, 8 x 10" image of the Enola Gay coming in for a
twilight landing, also signed in full by pilot Tibbets; and a framed 5 x 7",
Black & White photograph of nuclear physicist Edward Teller, a chief scientist
at Los Alamos and an early advocate of atomic weapon development, seated on a
desk in his laboratory.
Fine. All items are in fine condition
and boldly signed in full.
Estimated Value $325-400.
Lot 708 
Entertainment Personalities.
A.)
Duke, Patty. 1946- . American actress. Typed Letter Signed. One
page, quarto, n.p., July 11, 1963. To Joseph Jacobs of United Artists
Television, Inc. New York City. Also signed by her mother, Frances Duke. Being
an authorization to send 20% of Duke's salary payments to the Los Angeles
County Clerk and 80% to Patty Duke Enterprises.
B.) Kalmer, Bert &
Ruby, Harry. Composers and lyricists. Typed Document Signed. One
page, quarto & Four pages, octavo. Hollywood, January 7, 1938. Being an
agreement by M.G.M. to pay the duo $250.00 for a radio sketch. Additionally,
there are three inter-office memos (one of which is signed), plus a sheet from
the office of Thomas J. Robinson, September 30, 1968, n.p., concerning "Wiz of
Oz" and Judy Garland
C.) Miller, Mitch. 1911- . American singer
and record producer. Typed Document Signed. Eight pages, quarto,
Hollywood, December 6, 1972. Being an agreement by United Artists Records, Inc.
to Miller regarding the production of a cast album of the musical play,
Sugar.
D.) Sullivan, Ed. 1902- 1974. American journalist
and entertainer, host of the legendary television variety show, "The Ed
Sullivan Show." Typed Document Signed. Two pages, folio, n.p., June 15,
1938. Accomplished in carbon typescript, being an assignment for the broadcast
of a symphonic tone poem called "Hollywood." .
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 709 
European & American Composers.
Seven
Autograph Letters Signed by Composers. A collection of letters by John
Cage, Alfredo Casella, Olé Bull, Luciano Berio, Norman Dello Joio,
Claudio Arrau, Harry Richman and George Cooper.Also includes a Typed Letter
Signed and an Inscribed Card Signed. Fine.
Estimated Value
$400-600.
Lot 710 
Fairbanks, Douglas Sr. (1883-1939) Silent
film star and swashbuckling matinee idol of such films as Robin Hood
(1922) and The Thief of Bagdad (1924), in which he did all his own
stunts. He was a founder of United Pictures and in 1920 he married the popular
actress Mary Pickford.
Signed Photograph. A Glossy, 8 x 10" film
still of the silent screens greatest swashbuckler, depicting the fallen hero on
the brink of death, stretched out in a makeshift sick bed inside a tent,
surrounding by solicitous friends, whose fate now hangs grimly in the balance.
Fairbanks has signed in deep blue ink, "Douglas Fairbanks." Fine.
Estimated Value $125-200.
Lot 711 
Female Entertainers.
A great collection
containing eight items signed by celebrated actresses and entertainers from
around the world including: a Card Signed by Carole Lombard
(n.d.); an Autograph Quotation Signed. (taken from The Merchant of
Venice) by celebrated English actress Dame Ellen Terry (Nov. 1883);
an Autograph Quotation Signed. (attributed to French patriot Charlotte
Corday) by French actress Rhea (January 6, 1882); a rare Autograph
Letter Signed. by renowned French Actress Sarah Bernhardt (n.d.); a
Typed Letter Signed. by American fan-dancing sensation Sally Rand
(February 6, 1946); a Postcard Photograph. signed by American vaudeville
actress Elsie Janis (1913); a Photograph Signed. by American
actress and writer Cornelia Otis Skinner (n.d.); and a Check
Signed. by the first lady of the American theater Helen Hayes (March
9, 1968). Condition ranges from Very Good to Fine. Interested bidders should
carefully examine this interesting collection.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 712
First Day Covers Signed.
Five First
Day Covers Signed. Lot of five commemorative signed first day covers
described as follows:
A. First Day Cover Signed by Glenn Seaborg.
Postmarked Washington, DC, 1963, with a pictorial cachet commemorating the
100th Anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences. Signed by the Nobel
chemist in full on face in dark black ink.
B. First Day Cover Signed
by Edward Teller, Father of the Atomic Bomb. Large format, 7½ x
4½", postmarked Ottawa, Canada, June 27, 1986, with a commemorative
cancellation, and pictorial cachet honoring Canadian contributions to Science
and Technology. Signed by Teller in full beneath the attractive
cachet.
C. First Day Cover Signed by Eight Lyricists and
Composers. Large format, 7½ x 4" cover postmarked New York, NY,
September 11, 1996, with an elaborate commemorative cancellation for "The
American Music Stamp." Signed on the face by Marvin Hamlisch, Andre Previn, Don
Black and Tim Rice, Sandy Wilson, Cleo Lane, John Dankworth, and
more.
D. Royal Mail First Day Cover Signed by British Mystery
Novelists. Large format, 8½ x 4½" cover with commemorative
cancellation, honoring The Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Signed on the face
by John Le Carre, Ruth Rendell, Simon Brett, P.D. James, and the not so
mysterious British playwright Tom Stoppard.
E. NASA Photograph of the
Moon Signed by James Van Allen. 8½ x 11" Color image of the moon
with a First Day Cancellation, signed by the pioneering space physicist James
Van Allen. Fine. All items in this lot are in fine condition.
Estimated Value $100-150.
From the Gerald Burg collection.
Lot 713 
First Day Covers Signed by Military Leaders.
A looseleaf album containing an assortment of twenty-eight first day
covers, each 3½ x 6½", with cancellation dates ranging from
1944-1966, and elaborate cachets commemorating the US Armed Forces, our most
famous Generals, and the great battles of World War II, all signed by Generals
and Admirals of the US Navy and Marine Corps. The collection includes a cover
honoring Patton, with a matching commemorative stamp, signed by C.W.
Nimitz,; a first day of issue postcard celebrating "Airmail," signed by Air
Force General James H. Doolittle; a navy commemorative signed by
Admiral William F. Halsey; a cover remembering "Okinawa" signed by
Commander Raymond A. Spruance, the gunnery expert who led Task Force 16
at the decisive Battle of Midway (1942); an "Occupied Nations" cover
commemorating Bataan and the Philippines, signed by General Jonathan
Wainwright, who commanded the epic retreat in the Bataan peninsula after
MacArthur's departure; elaborately cacheted covers signed by Admirals Ernest
King, Arthur Radford, and Arleigh Burke; Generals David Shoup, James Van Fleet,
Lucius Clay, J. H. Collier, Lewis Walt, L.F. Chapman, Jr., General A. A.
Vandegriff, the Marine commander at Iwo Jima, on a first day cover
commemorating this historic battle; a colorfully decorative cover honoring
"Liberation," signed by Vice-Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, and accompanied
by a typed letter signed by the naval commander; a handsome commemoration of
the Armed Forces Reserve signed by the commander of the US forces at Normandy,
Omar Bradley; and multiply-signed covers featuring Doolittle, Spruance,
McNarney, and eight others; another signed by C.W. Nimitz and General Curtis
LeMay; a "Victory Day" cover boldly signed by General Mark W. Clark; a
colorful celebration of the Navy, signed by Frank Knox, Secretary of the
Navy; and several other examples signed by the military leaders of WWII.
Very Fine. All covers have been carefully preserved in a binder, and are in
fine condition.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 714
Fitzgerald, Ella. (1918- ) Legendary jazz
signer.
Signed Photograph 8 x 10", black and white. n.d., n.p.
Inscribed and signed quite boldly across the front in black. Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 715
Folger, William Mayhew. American Naval
Commander who first brought back news of the discovery of Pitcairn Island,
immortalized in Nordoff and Hall's Mutiny On The Bounty.
Signed Check. Approximately 6¾ x 2¾" printed rose-toned
check, Washington, DC, November 5, 1900. Drawn on The Riggs National Bank, paid
to the order of the New York Club, in the amount of $12.91. Boldly signed on
the face, "W.M. Folger." Very Fine. With punch cancellation, and
docketing on verso. A very attractive check with a vignette of the bank and
ornate gothic type.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Lot 716 
Ford, Gerald R. (1913-) 38th President of
the United States, 1974-1977.
Autograph Letter Signed. One page,
Octavo, on gilt embossed personal letterhead, [Palm Springs, California] May 9,
1978. To Tennis great Pancho Gonzalez, winner of four Grand Slam Titles,
thanking the tennis star for a lesson he has just received. Ford writes:
"Dear Pancho: Just a note to thank you for your wonderful assistance
in preparation for my tennis match in Houston. Good news. John Newcombe & I
defeated Dick Stockton & Jim Baker 6 - 1. I played well enough to help a
little. A few disasters at the net but the serve & volleying went well. Again,
I'm most grateful. You were most helpful. If you come to Palm Springs please
give me a call. Sincerely, Jerry Ford."
Fine. Play tennis?
Ford letters simply don't get better than this.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Lot 717 
Ford, Gerald R.
Magnificent
Calligraphed Prayer Signed. One page, Folio, n.p., n.d. (Washington, DC,
August 9, 1974). Beautifully scribed presentation copy of Proverbs III 5/6, the
prayer read at Gerald Ford's Presidential oath-taking on August 9, 1974.
Illuminated in red, blue, black and gilt, also signed by First Lady
Betty Ford. In pristine condition.
Handsomely bound in a
gilt-lettered custom made leather presentation slip-case. A unique and very
impressive display item.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 718 
Ford, Gerald R.
Three Photographs
Signed as President. Three separate Signed Photographs of President Gerald
Ford, each handsomely displayed in a gilt leather case. Includes:
A.
Mounted B&W, 6½ x 9", photograph, dated October 2, 1975, Japan, of
President Ford standing next to Japanese Emperor Hirohito during Ford's
historic trip to Japan. Boldly signed "Gerald R. Ford Oct. 2, 1975," on
the wide white photographer's border. Housed in a gilt-imprinted leather
display case which reads: "President Gerald R. Ford and Emperor Hirohito,
October 2, 1975."
B. Mounted Color 7 x 10" photograph, dated June 2,
1975, Salzburg, of President Ford on a balcony in private discussion in
Salzburg. Boldly signed "Gerald R. Ford, Salzburg, June 2, 1975," on the
margin, and housed in a gilt-imprinted leather display case whose gold
lettering reads: "President Gerald R. Ford, Salzburg, June 2, 1975."
C.
Mounted Color 8 x 10" photograph, n.d., n.p., of President Ford shaking hands
at an unidentified gathering. Signed in black felt-tip pen at lower left,
"Gerald R. Ford." Housed in a gilt leather display case imprinted: "
President Gerald R. Ford, 1974-1977." Each item is in Pristine condition.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 719 
Ford, Gerald R.
Typed Letter Signed
as Congressman. One page, Quarto, on Congressional letterhead, Office of
the Minority Leader, Washington, DC, February 2, 1968. To Robert Winter-Berger.
Cordial letter in which the future President writes:
"Dear Bob, I
was so pleased to know that David Trapp enjoyed thoroughly his opportunity to
see and hear in person the State of the Union speech. Your kind comments about
Betty's influence was, of course, deeply appreciated. The arrangements for the
national convention are being made by the National Committee. I can only
suggest, therefore, that anyone who is interested in obtaining tickets get in
touch with the National Committeeman or National Committeewoman from his
state...Sincerely, Gerry."
Ford adds, in a holograph postscript,
"P.S. If I get any tickets I will keep Dave & you in mind. J." .
Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 720 
Ford, Gerald R.
White House Vignette
Signed. Attractive Vignette Card featuring a handsome representation of the
White House, printed by the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and
boldly signed on its face in dark black ink, "Gerald R. Ford."
Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 721
Ford, Gerald R.
Typed Letter Signed
as Congressman. One page, Octavo, on House of Representatives letterhead,
Washington DC, July 19, 1971. Includes transmittal envelope. In full:
"Dear Mr. Haskins: / Thank you so much for your lovely birthday
letter. I am deeply grateful for your kind and thoughtful greeting and good
wishes. / Warmest personal regards. / Sincerely, / Jerry Ford".
Fine. Signature is penned boldly in blue ink, though slightly
smudged.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 722
Ford, Gerald R.
Typed Letter Signed
as Congressman. One page, Quarto, on "Congress of the United States /
Office of the Minority Leader / House of Representatives" letterhead,
Washington DC, July 7, 1972. To Mr. J.L. Pruett of Clute, Texas. In full:
"Dear Mr. Pruett, / replying to your recent letter, I am pleased to
send you the enclosed autographed postcard, family pictures and a copy of my
biographical sketch. I am also enclosing a few issues of my newsletter in which
I discuss legislation debated in [white out] the House of Representatives. / I
hope you find this material helpful in your talks to your students and I am
glad to be of service. / Warmest personal regards. / Sincerely, Jerry
Ford".
Estimated Value $100-200.
Ex Superior
Collectibles Sale, November 15, 16, 1997.
Lot 723
[Foster, J.J.]. Concerning The True
Portraiture of Mary Queen Of Scots. London, 1904. First Edition
Signed. Limited "Edition Royale," number twelve of a printing of forty-five
copies. Large Folio, original dark morocco, with gilt borders and a giant
embossed coat of arms on front cover. 126 pages. Profusely illustrated with
exceedingly fine reproductions, made from the original paintings, with a
comprehensive list of each studied work, the artist, and the provenance of the
painting. A study of all the known portraiture of Mary Queen of Scots. Covers
separated, with front restored with tape. Moderate rubbing to extremities.
Though this volume is only in Very Good condition, the text and reproductions
themselves are impressive and fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 724 
Foujita, Leonard-Tsuguharu. (1886-1968)
Artist, born in Japan, settled in Paris in 1913 where he lived a bohemian
lifestyle.
Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, [Paris],
May 31, 1945. To Miss Ida Kar, in London. Interesting letter, written in broken
English, concerning the artist's collection of toy dolls ("dolles"). Foujita
writes, in part:
"...My dolles [sic] I like so much like my own boy
or girl, I find the dolles at the shop of Mrs. Andre l'Hote, well-known artist
have many such a nice collection. dolles are of 1830 Napoleon III epoque. I
haven't the boy or girl then. The dolls are my childrens...My picture is only
study of nude, not so important. I study every day with models. That's all. --
Foujita."
Fine. A few words have been underscored in red
pencil; otherwise the letter is in fine condition. With the original envelope
addressed in Foujita's hand.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 725 
[French and Indian Wars].
Manuscript
Letter Fragment. Two full pages, recto/verso, trimmed Quarto, n.p., [176
?]. Utterly absorbing manuscript letter describing a number of Indian raids
and encounters, written in the form of an anecdotal remembrance by a frontier
backwoodsman, who narrates the incidents in a halting, illiterate, careful and
journalistic account. Each of the recollections relates to encounters with
hostile Indians, either experienced by the narrator or reported to him by
frontiersmen he has come into contact with. It seems likely that this narrative
letter was written in response to a request for information about Indian
activity in the region. Excerpts follow, with solecisms intact:
"My
father was Borne 1739 when he was fifteen years ould in his sixteen year he and
a number [ ? ] was up from North yearmouth to cutting the grate
meadow...the Ingens came and robed the camp took a gun and all the aminishon
except what he had with him took all his provision and several tools thair was
no house in this town nor any land cleared this was in the year 1749 in what
year thay begun the Blockhous I never heard him say but he says it was
completed the year he was twenty one which was 1755...I have heard him speak of
a number of things that took place while thay was building the Blockhous a
coupel of thair hands wanted to go down to the old Bucks place to soe some
turnop seed by the name of Cross and Beverage thay promised to comback that
night but thay did not come and thay started Earley in the morning and when
thay got thair Beverage ly [lay] Dead at the Door and Cross thay never heard of
afterwards At another time thair was a coupel of hunters by the name of
Tairwill and Taylor tha [they] had ben out and returning home by the litel
[little] pond this side of Mr. Crockets thay see we air thair was some
Beavers and thay got thair traps and come in with thair fir [fur] and caried it
to North yarmouth and when tha came back tha [they] went out to thair traps and
the Ingins had found and waylid thair traps and took tham And caried tham to
quebeck after peace [1764] tha both returned taylor said when the Ingens took
them thair was fifteen of tham and tha was going to tak[e] tham that was buld
[building] the garson [garrison]..." .
Fine. Though the
letter has been trimmed, and is incomplete, the text is an integral narrative,
which may or may not have been completed by additional pages. Light age-toning,
with some very moderate staining.
Estimated Value $200-300.