^Lot 174 Henry Ward Beecher

Prominent and sometimes controversial American clergyman, orator, and abolitionist (1813–1887) who was the brother of Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Ink signature, “Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1877,” on an off-white 6.5 x 4 sheet. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, passing through a single letter of the signature, scattered light toning, and two small tears to the right edge.