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BOSTON CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS MASS MA. Very Good. 1834. Manuscript. On offer is a wonderful manuscript relic of Ivy League Americana being a 12 page printed pamphlet dated June 11th 1834, put forth from the Harvard Faculty and Josiah Quincy whose handwritten notes are evident. Josiah Quincy III (1772-1864) was a U.S. educator and political figure. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1805 - 1813), Mayor of Boston (1823 - 1828), and President of Harvard University (1829 - 1845). The historic Quincy Market in downtown Boston is named in his honor. Josiah Quincy became the first layman since John Leverett to assume the presidency of Harvard University. Known to be an administrator rather than an educator, Quincy met the Harvard Corporation's desire for someone with practical administrative experience. One of Quincy's major challenges as president was the taming of perennial student rebellions. Immediately after his election as president, Quincy informed the student… Read More

NORTH HEAD, GRAND MANAN, 1934. On offer is a super, original 1934 letter handwritten James S. Quinn, from North Head, Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada. A two page letter musing on a few subjects; half a dozen whales moving among fishing boats, a fisherman ran his boat onto the back of one whale, while another man fired a rifle into another, as well as mentioning the loss of fishing nets and gear to whales. Most interest Quinn also mentions rumour that alleges that Mr. Rockefeller and Allan Moses were using Rockefeller's island as a liquor supply for the States. Undoubtedly he is referring to John S. Rockefeller who purchased Kent Island, and was the grandson of oil magnate William Rockefeller. Horizontal and vertical fold creases present, with many small to medium tears along the folds. Single page, handwritten on both sides, approximately 8 1/2 by 11 inches. On Grand Manan Watch Repair Depot letterhead. Some wrinkling, general toning and fading to the piece. Overall G.. Good. 32mo - over… Read More