Description: This is a scrap of paper signed in red inkby Judge Hart Lynde Harrison (1837-1906), a prominent 19th century attorney and Civil Warveteran from New Haven, Connecticut. PLEASE NOTE:The last image in this listing was downloadedfrom an online source. It is included here forillustrative purposes, and is NOT includedas a part of this eBay listing. Judge Lynde Harrison served as Speaker of the House in the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1877. Some of his other offices include the following: Clerk of the House, 1862-1863 Clerk of the Senate, 1864 State Senator, 6th District, 1865-1866 Representative for Guilford, 1871-1877, 1881 Chairman, Republican State Central Committee, 1875-1876, 1884 Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of New Haven, 1877-1881 Delegate to the Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1876 Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1880. One online source states the followingabout Judge Lynde Harrison's Civil Warexperiences: "Judge Lynde Harrison of New Haven was a member of the field and staff of the 27th Connecticut, and was one of the first members of Admiral Foote post. Afterwards, he became a charter member of the Grand Army post In Guilford, and was Its commander for years. He has served with great brilliancy in both branches of the general assembly, and was Speaker of the House in 1877. Years afterward, he was the republican leader on the floor of the House, and added to his reputation as a parliamentarian and political manager. The list of his services as a publicist has greatly enriched the state and the general statutes are full of theevidences of his work." The scrap of paper is about 4" by 5.5".It is from the outer wrapping of a letter or package that appears to have been mailed in 1899. It is now held within a clear plastic sleeve, for protection. This is a "Free Frank" autograph; that is, a signature used on a letter in place of a postage stamp. Note that the mark ofpostal cancellation was placed by the post office almost directly on top of Judge Harrison's signature. Political office holders in many countries have held "Free Franking" privileges as one of the rights of their office for manydecades. The political custom of "Free Franking" appears to have begun in England in the 1650s. Please see the scans for more information. Shipping within the USA is FREE via USPS First Class Mail. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Price: 33 USD
Location: Columbus, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-21T10:02:16.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Historical
Signed by: Hart Lynde Harrison
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
