REV. JOHN R. WITHERSPOON, GRANDSON OF JOHN WITHERSPOON (1723-1794). Signer of the Declaration of Independence and sixth president of Princeton University. 23-page autograph letter, dated 1st June, 1835, to Rev. Doctor Greene, No. 150 Pine Street, Philadelphia. A memoir titled "Facts and other brief remarks connected with the history of the late Revd. Doctor John Witherspoon President of the College of New Jersey." Prepared in a question and answer format in response to inquiries by Doctor Greene. Highly detailed and substantive account. Noted as a second copy prepared by Witherspoon of the original which had been forwarded ot Dr. Greene. Black ink faded to sepia. Each page, 10 in. x 8 in. In lot with handwritten "Geneology of the Witherspoon family 1670-1890", dated January 1, 1890; two volumes with total of 114 pages; and Joseph G. Wardlow, "Genealogy of the Witherspoon Family" published by The Enquirer Office, Yorkville, SC, 1910 ("as is"). Estimate $300-500
