49225-1 - DU PONCEAU, PETER S.

DU PONCEAU, PETER S.

$90.00
49225-1

(1760 - 1844) French linguist and philosopher, aide to von Steuben, joined the American Philosophical Society in 1791 and served as its president of it from 1827 until his death, fams for his analysis of Indigenous languages of the American Indians.Scarce A.E.S. on the verso of a partly-printed promissory note, 4pp. Legal folio, Philadelphia, July 16, 1808, endorsed by him on verso: "Rec'd Feb. 16 1815 of John D. Coxe, Esq. the full amount of principal & interest on the within Bond". Boldly signd. Seal tear causes slight loss not affecting endorsement, else very good.