1880 P.T. Barnum Writes to Sharps Rifle Co.

Barnum, P. T.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1880

Beschreibung

In this autograph letter signed, Barnum appeals to the Sharps gun company to assist one of his employees in manufacturing his new gun design. He writes in full: "Sharps Rifle Co. The writer of enclosed -- Wm. F. Summerfield is a splendid man -- about 35 years of age -- has some property -- is sagacious & honest, has traveled for me in the W.I. & Europe & handled scores of thousands of dollars for me. I send you his letter &c. that you can write him for description of his gun -- If you could offer him inducements for manufacturing them for him." Written on a 9" x 5 3/4" sheet of stationery imprinted "Office of P. T. Barnum, Barnum Building Main St. Bridgeport, Conn." Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891), businessman, showman, and politician is probably most remembered for his promotion of hoaxes and human curiosities, as well as, his partnership with James Bailey which created create Barnum & Bailey Circus. Condition: Mailing fold lines, otherwise very good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers A01789

Bibliografische Details

Titel: 1880 P.T. Barnum Writes to Sharps Rifle Co.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1880

Einband: No Binding

Zustand: Very Good

Signiert: Signed by Author(s)