[Rarebooks] FS: Fine P. T. Barnum SIGNED Letter

[Charles Agvent]

BARNUM, P. T. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS). Bridgeport, CT, 30 January 
1877. A two-page letter on the front and verso of a 5-1/8" x 8" sheet 
with a blue ink stamp of Barnum addressed to an unknown recipient 
regarding employment and SIGNED as "P. T. Barnum." In part: "You are 
declining the American tour…. My respected father-in-law is I fear 
rather too timid. My son-in-law … filled the position of traveling 
Treasurer 4 or 5 years without inquiry, and hundreds are doing the same 
every year. We think it is a most healthy calling. It is lively, busy & 
exciting, but not sickening nor killing. My partners would only have 
allowed $25 per week & I should have paid the other $15 from my own 
pocket for the sake of having you see if the business would suit you, 
and also see if an opening could be made for you whereby you could gain 
an independence. The disappointment to me is not at all serious on my 
account—more so on yours. But it is all for the best no doubt. I still 
think I shall have a permanent place of amusement in New York City, 
where you can have a situation & a chance to own an interest which will 
be sure to be valuable. We will talk it up when we meet.” Scattered 
toning and soiling, small tear to top, a couple partial fold 
separations. Very Good. (#021566)        $1,500

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