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Nathaniel Bowditch American Maritime Navigator Autograph Signature

Item Details

Type Letters
Period 19th Century
Authentication Not Authenticated
Autograph(s) Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838), Henry Ingersoll Bowditch (1808-1892)
Number of Items 1
Additional Information 1861 letter from American physician and abolitionist Henry Ingersoll Bowditch, documenting a clipped signature from his father, Nathaniel Bowditch. Nathaniel Bowditch was an early American mathematician known for his contributions to maritime navigation.

Condition

- signature clipping is pasted to top of letter; letter has light toning and edge wear.

Dimensions

5.0" W x 8.0" H x 0.1" D

measures letter

Item #

ITMG380828

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