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MARSHALL, John (1755-1835). The Life of George Washington. London: T. Gillet for Richard Phillips, 1804.
2 volumes only (of 5), 8o (219 x 134 mm). 3 engraved folding plates and frontispiece (minor tears, some browning). (Minor browning.) Modern half morocco, top edges gilt, others uncut. Provenance: Edward Laurence Doheny (paper bookplate, stamped "194") -- Estelle Doheny (paper bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. WITH A MARSHALL AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ("J Marshall") to Samuel Soulbard, Richmond, 27 October 1824. 1¼ pp, small 4to, tipped in volume 1. Marshall endorses fourteen-year-old William Leigh, who wishes to become a midshipman: "His Father would have preferred retaining him some farther time under his own care, but is extremely anxious that his son should sail under Captain Warrington in whose skill and friendship he places great confidence." Lewis Warrington (1782-1851) captained the sloop Peacock during the War of 1812, winning several victories for which Congress presented him a gold medal. By 1824, he commanded a squadron in the West Indies and was responsible for controlling piracy. He was "strong-jawed, proud and passionate...he had a notable temper, a college degree and a delicate sense of honor" (Pratt, The Navy, p. 202). Sabin 44788. (2)
2 volumes only (of 5), 8o (219 x 134 mm). 3 engraved folding plates and frontispiece (minor tears, some browning). (Minor browning.) Modern half morocco, top edges gilt, others uncut. Provenance: Edward Laurence Doheny (paper bookplate, stamped "194") -- Estelle Doheny (paper bookplate).
FIRST EDITION. WITH A MARSHALL AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ("J Marshall") to Samuel Soulbard, Richmond, 27 October 1824. 1¼ pp, small 4to, tipped in volume 1. Marshall endorses fourteen-year-old William Leigh, who wishes to become a midshipman: "His Father would have preferred retaining him some farther time under his own care, but is extremely anxious that his son should sail under Captain Warrington in whose skill and friendship he places great confidence." Lewis Warrington (1782-1851) captained the sloop Peacock during the War of 1812, winning several victories for which Congress presented him a gold medal. By 1824, he commanded a squadron in the West Indies and was responsible for controlling piracy. He was "strong-jawed, proud and passionate...he had a notable temper, a college degree and a delicate sense of honor" (Pratt, The Navy, p. 202). Sabin 44788. (2)