July 14th, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2011
KEY, Francis Scott (1779-1843) American lawyer and amateur poet who wrote the words to the United States national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". Autograph Letter Signed "F S Key," 1pp., 7-3/4"x11-1/2", Georgetown, Nov 28, 1815, to Fras. Sexton in New York regarding a legal case he is handling: "I am unexpectedly disappointed in making sale of Wheaton's life estate in his house which I had directed the Marshall to take in execution of which he had taken & advertised for sale - He had published as the day of Sale last 'Friday the 25th' - whereas Saturday was the 25th. In consequence of this mistake he will have to advertise it again for 30 days longer - It shall then be sold, provided a reasonable price can be got for it; if not I shall buy it in for you. I intend filing a Bill & proceeding in Chancery for the balance against Mrs. Wheaton - I have had several interviews with her but I believe she will do nothing. Send me copy of the articles of dissolution of your firm & the assignment to you of the whole interest by Mr. Williamson. Yrs. truly..." Darkly penned and signed. Small tear without paper loss in text archivaly repaired; light show-through of address and docket on verso; seal remnant at top blank margin
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