Congressional Record; Containing Proceedings of the Senate Sitting for the Trail of William W. Belknap, Late Secretary of War, on the Articles of Impeachment Exhibited By the House or Representatives - Forty-Fourth Congress, First Session

3/4 tan leather and marbled paper hardback in good plus condition due to some hairline; mostly closed-splitting at the front cover outside hinge at the top a few inches vertical and the bottom about 4-5 inches vertical closed tear. Tightly hinged but outside joint starting on both ends. Other very light wear and minor rubs. Contains an original "Hamlin Library of Hebron Academy" colored yellow bookplate from about the same time period as when the book was published mounted to the front pastedown. Also has has an old ink pen inscription in period ink "Presented to Hebron Academy by Hon. H. Hamblin 1876" - probably not in Hamblin's hand-writing but a holograph by a librarian or the person who originally accepted the book for the library. Also laid in is an original holograph letter in William Belknap's obvious hand writng and signed and dated: " Wash. D.C. Oct. 22 1876 / Mr. James A. Edgerby[?] Great Falls N.H. / Dear Sir: I regret that I am unable to comply with your request. I have notes + letters, but they are of a character which prevents my parting with them. I would gladly meet your wishes if in my power - Wm.W.Belknap. The letter is mounted to a more modern piece of paper as a background and was probably removed from an album showing light trimming. Blackish-brown ink original in good or better condition.…