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Autograph letter, signed, from S.P. Anderson to Captain David Conner, discussing real estate prices in Florida, politics, and the Second Seminole War

A lengthy and informative letter from S.P. Anderson to United States Navy Captain David Conner, congratulating him on the birth of his son and offering insight on the prospects of finding a winter home in Florida. After some hearty and cheerful words of encouragement and advice to the new parents, Anderson offers a verbal tour of the homes around St. Augustine that might be for sale.

Anderson goes on to provide similar descriptions of several other homes, noting that "Houses are very much in demand" around St. Augustine. The demand for housing in Florida is perhaps surprising given the ongoing Second Seminole War – which at this early point had been progressing rather poorly for the United States military. Anderson alludes to the war briefly at the close of his letter, when he notes that he will "send the latest Herald, for I am always afraid to say anything about the war, one report contradicting another so quickly." The latter part of Anderson's letter discusses the election of Charles Dowling as Florida representative "by a very large majority," which meets with Anderson's approval as he considers Dowling "the only man in this territory worthy of succeeding [Joseph] White....He is employed in almost all the claims for losses in 1812-13 as well as those of the Indian war." Anderson himself appealed for losses sustained in 1812, and expresses a cautious optimism for their redress.

The recipient of this letter, David Conner, was a noteworthy figure in the United States Navy in the early 19th century. During the War of 1812 he served on the HORNET and saw considerable action, eventually suffering grave wounds and capture as a prisoner of war. He returned to service after a prisoner exchange, and in the years between the war and this letter was steadily promoted until becoming a Captain. He is most well known for commanding the Home Squadron during the Mexican-American War, which included the unprecedented landing of 10,000 soldiers during the siege of Veracruz. His wife, whom Anderson affectionately refers to as "Mrs. C," was the daughter of Dr. Philip Syng Physick, known as the "Father of American Surgery." Appropriately enough, a slightly later pencil note on the address panel labels the contents as "Congratulations on my birth – PSPC;" that is, Philip Syng Physick Conner, the very child discussed in the letter. Philip would fight briefly for the Union during the Civil War as part of a Pennsylvania volunteer artillery regiment.

An interesting and informative letter to an important American figure, with much content on Florida real estate and politics at the start of the Second Seminole War.

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Photos, Plans, Sections, Elevation - Various Buildings

Binder of approximately 65 letter sized photographs, sketches, drawings, and plans of different buildings and structures around Florida including the University of Miami and Seaside.
Table of Contents:
Village Center
Addition to School of Architecture, UM
Ninety Acre Farm in Northeast
Town Hall and Post Office
Chapel
Meeting Hall
Central Square Mixed Use Building
Clock Tower and Fitness Center
Rowhouses
Motorcourt
Courtyard Residences
Honeymoon Cottages

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Tobias Drawings

Appears to be draft of illustrations for an unknown publication, labeled on each page by figure number, chapter number, and site name. Maps, site plans, and structure designs of ancient and historic sites around Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Small number of hand written notes randomly attached throughout.

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