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321. Marquis de Lafayette Document Signed. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 8.5 x 12.5, March 1831. Untranslated document endorsed in the left margin by Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, below an endorsement by his son, Georges Washington de La Fayette. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
323. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signature. Crisp
ink signature, “Very truly yours, Joshua L. Chamberlain, Brunswick, March 15, 1880,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
322. USS Constitution 1927 Renovation Wood Mallet. Mallet constructed of wood removed from the hull of the USS Constitution during the frigate’s historic 1927 restoration, measuring 11.5˝ long with a 2˝ x 1.5˝ x 3.25˝ head, with a descriptive plate reading: “This material was removed from the U.S. Frigate Constitution during Reconstruction, 1927.” In very good to fine condition, with some verdigris and heavy patina to the plate and bands on the mallet head; one of the bands has popped open and is somewhat loose. A desirable and uncommon souvenir format from the historic 1927 renovation of ‘Old Ironsides.’ Starting Bid $200
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