Freelance Historian

The World of Historical Manuscripts and Ephemera

Why Good Research Matters

Steven | October 30, 2009

Here’s an example of why the quality of your research (and researchers) makes a difference. While browsing a recent auction at a noted auction house, I came across the following: Timothy Pickering Autograph Letter Signed “T. Pickering” as secretary of state. One page, 9.75″ x 8″, January 10, 1799, n.p. The letter, addressed to Dwight [...]