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Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Manuscript letter signed ("Charles Cotesworth Pinckney") to Alexander Hamilton, on money matters involving his brother-in-law, John Barker Church
- Paper, ink
Two pages (13 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.; 337 x 210 mm) on a bifolium, Charleston, 3 March 1796, integral address leaf postmarked Charleston, 15 March; first page marked "Duplicate" in another hand at the top, first leaf torn along fore-edge slightly affecting text and address leaf torn along fore-edge, seal tear along inner margin.
Literature
The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, ed. Syrett, 20:58 ("Letter not found")
Condition
Two pages (13 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.; 337 x 210 mm) on a bifolium, Charleston, 3 March 1796, integral address leaf postmarked Charleston, 15 March;first page marked "Duplicate" in another hand at the top, first leaf torn along fore-edge slightly affecting text and address leaf torn along fore-edge, seal tear along inner margin.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Unpublished. The letter involves payment of debts owed to Hamilton's brother-in-law.