^Lot 155 George W. Childs

Publisher (1829–1894) who co-owned the Philadelphia Public Ledger newspaper with financier Anthony Joseph Drexel. ALS signed “Geo. W. Childs,” one page, 6.25 x 8, Child & Peterson letterhead, October 13, 1859. Letter to Mr. Rice. In part: “I have placed in Mr. Longacre’s hands the biog of Mr. Buchanan. I have read it carefully and pronounce it one of the ablest and most disseminating in your great work.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition.