^#213 ^Lot 224 Horace Greeley

Journalist, politician, editor, and founder of the New York Tribune (1811–1872). ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, February 11, 1867. Letter, in Greeley’s difficult to decipher hand, to Yale professor Alex C. Twining. In part: “I cannot now say whether it would be well to have your essays returned to me…I…find that our strongest ground is not that technical adherence to words of the constitution.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5 x 11.5. In fine condition, with a vertical fold to right side and a mild shade of toning.