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Robert C. Winthrop Signed Letters (4).
Four handwritten signed letters from lawyer and philanthropist Robert Charles Winthrop who served as Speaker of the US House or Representatives (1947-49) and US Senator from Massachusetts (1850-51). A descendent of John Winthrop of England and one of the leading settlers in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
A fifth letter included is a handwritten letter from Winthrop’s son, Robert C. Winthrop Jr. written on black bordered mourning stationery dated after his father’s passing (1896). Winthrop letters date 1864-1884.
Dimensions: Letters approximately 5.25 in X 8.25 in.
Condition: Very Good.
Authenticity: Gotta Haver Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.