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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1468

Dow, Neal (1804-1897). Prohibitionist mayor of Portland, Maine known as "Father of Prohibition", "Napoleon of Temperance". Sponsor of the "Maine Law of 1851" prohibiting manufacture & sale of liquor. Brigadier General captured and exchanged for the son of Robert E. Lee. Trio: 1) ALS. 8vo. Nov. 16, 1853. Portland. To "Friend Jackson." "…At Lowell Sunday, rained terribly - apprehended a dead failure - but the immense hall was crowded to its utmost ½ hour before the time & many went away - between 4000 and 5000 present! The law is safe." Signed "N.D." 2) ALS. 4vo. January 16, 1855. To "Dear Friend." "I have my 'Act Additional' nearly ready, and go to Augusta tomorrow. 3) ALS 8vo. November 3, 1890. To an unknown recipient. Dow discusses the history of the Prohibition Party in Maine, The Prohibition Party of 1872, and the National Prohibition Party. He mentions The National Temperance Publishing House. Signed "Neal Dow." [3]

Estimate
$250 to $350