The Political Views and Opinions of Selucius Garfielde, Delegate in Congress from Washington Territory, as expressed by himself in writing, November 28, 1866.
[Olympia, W. T.]: [n.p.], 1869. First Edition. Single Sheet. Single sheet, 4to (8.25" x 10.5"). Printed recto only. Two mellowed horizontal folds, and two closed tears on right margin, one measuring 1" and the other measuring 0.5", else Near Fine. Fine. Item #4726
A letter of approximately 900-words from Garfielde to Hon. J. W. Nesmith (then-US Senator from Oregon) attempting to influence Nesmith toward securing an appointment for General Winlock Miller as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Washington Territory. A notable Washington Territory imprint, the printing was transcribed to print from a "true copy, in the possession of a Republican in Olympia, W. T." and was published November 6, 1869 by the Republican party in an attempt to exploit the political differences of Garfielde and Arthur Denny, and their parties. Garfielde, according to Phoebe Goodell Judson, in her fine memoir A Pioneer's Search for an Ideal Home, declares Garfielde "silver-tongued." A fine example of bare-knuckle frontier politics, and a rare example of territorial printing. An OCLC search reveals four institutional holdings. Not in SMITH or SOLIDAY. Now housed in a clear archival sleeve with an acid-free backing.
Price: $600.00