Click for full-size.
Two 1845 Autograph Letters Signed by Judge Morris Longstreth on his Renomination for a Pennsylvania Judgeship, addressed to former Congressman, now Associate Judge, John Conrad Bucher
by Morris Longstreth (1800-1855); [John Conrad Bucher (1792-1844)]
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
White Marsh [Montgomery County, Pennsylvania], December 29, 1845. Two Autograph Letters Signed, one sent as an enclosure. [1]p. and [2¼]pp. 4tos. One leaf plus a bifolium. Folds; small loss at wax seal not affecting text; very good.
Pair of 1845 autograph letters signed by Judge Morris Longstreth (1800-1855) of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Longstreth here writes about his re-nomination as associate judge to former Congressman, now associate judge, John Conrad Bucher (1792-1844) of Dauphin County:
"I thank you for the kind interest you take in the affair of the Judgeship, and cannot but think there must be some unknown influence exercised on the mind of the Governor.... Taking advantage of your friendly offer, I enclose you a letter which you can, if you think proper, exhibit to the Govr. and his advisers."
The enclosed letter mentioned by Longstreth is included here. It is about 2¼ pages long and is a more formal proof of Longsteth's worthiness as he "...cheerfully [yields] to the public will." This second letter or enclosure includes a list of judges, attorneys, and other Democratic notables who support Longstreth's re-nomination for judge.
"Morris Longstreth was twice appointed Associate Judge of Montgomery County. ...made his home...at 'Valley Green' in the White Marsh Valley."¹
John Conrad Bucher was a Jacksonian Democrat who was elected to one term in Congress in 1831. Bucher was a lawyer who practiced in Harrisburg, Dauphin County. He held various political offices there and was appointed associate judge of Dauphin County from 1839 until his death.²
Note. 1. Records of the American Catholic Historical Society, Volume XXXIII, No. 3 (September 1922), pp257-258. 2. Ancestors of Honorable John Conrad Bucher - Family Tree accessed online.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3725739
- Title
- Two 1845 Autograph Letters Signed by Judge Morris Longstreth on his Renomination for a Pennsylvania Judgeship, addressed to former Congressman, now Associate Judge, John Conrad Bucher
- Author
- Morris Longstreth (1800-1855); [John Conrad Bucher (1792-1844)]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
Terms of Sale
Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). As such, we abide by their code of ethics and conduct. We are also members of The Manuscript Society and The Ephemera Society of America (Lifetime). Ian Brabner is also a member of The Grolier Club.
All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be as described and authentic. All major defects are noted. Images are not to scale, measurements are given. Returns are accepted for any reason within 12 days of receipt. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and check. Institutions and libraries may be billed per their budgetary requirements.
All items are subject to prior sale. Title does not pass to the buyer until the purchase price has been discharged in full.
About the Seller
Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
Biblio member since 2020
Wilmington, Delaware
About Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana buys and sells rare books and manuscripts covering diverse facets of American history.
Our inventory encompasses a broad spectrum of collecting interests, with a special focus on 18th- and 19th-century American history, including African-American history, women's history, and unique or unusual materials documenting the American experience. In our stock, you will also find rare pamphlets, documents, letters and correspondence, journals, diaries, significant archives, as well as original art, graphics, and photographs.
Our inventory encompasses a broad spectrum of collecting interests, with a special focus on 18th- and 19th-century American history, including African-American history, women's history, and unique or unusual materials documenting the American experience. In our stock, you will also find rare pamphlets, documents, letters and correspondence, journals, diaries, significant archives, as well as original art, graphics, and photographs.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Collecting The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation was born out of WWII, and it still continues to exert considerable influence on today’s literary scene. Biblio sellers have a fantastic collection of Beat Generation books and ephemera for browsing.
Collecting the Harlem Renaissance
One of the most influential - and certainly most iconic - cultural revolutions in American history, the Harlem Renaissance offers a compelling repertoire for both seasoned and novice book collectors. We’ve put together a beautiful gallery of high points to help start your collection here.
