[ Autographs ] THOMAS H. GALLAUDET (1787 - 1851) American educator who established the first American school for the deaf. A.L.S. "Thomas Gallaudet" 1p. 8vo., New York, Jan. 19, 1858, to Henry L. Preston, in part: "...Please accept my hearty thanks for your courtesyin sending me a ticket to the Hon. Edward Everett's Address on the Character of Washington...". Fine.