Raynor HCA 2013-01
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A rare antebellum attorney's book, from the library of and signed by Virginia's wartime Governor JOHN LETCHER (1813-1884) being a good copy titled: "Biographical Sketches of Eminent American Lawyers. Now Living With well executed Portraits…April & May, 1852…Parts II & III." Boldly signed on the paper wrap front cover, approximately 335pp. 8vo., edited and published by John Livingston, New York City. An attorney from Lexington, Virginia, Letcher was a Democratic candidate from Virginia who was serving as a Representative in the United States Congress at the time he owned and signed this book. In 1859, Letcher was elected governor of Virginia, a position he held throughout the Civil War. In 1864, Union General David Hunter burned the governor's home in Lexington. Heavy wear with minor paper loss and damp staining, but with a tight and unbroken binding, else VG.
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