Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858)

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Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858), Archive of five autograph letters signed, 1824, 1834, and 1849, to his brother Raymond and his nephew James; the first regarding his share of the prize money for the capture of the schooner Falcon in 1813 and giving a formal breakdown of the monies involved, the others primarily with family news and a series of letters concerning his help with obtaining an appointment during the Zachary Taylor administration, (age typical wear and losses).
Estimate $3,500-4,500

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