American Red Cross founder CLARA BARTON handwritten Christmas gift from 1854. The note is dated on Christmas Day 1854, Barton signs "'Dinna forget' Clara B." That same year Barton was appointed the first woman clerk in the U.S. Patent Office.
 
As far as we can tell this is one of the earliest - if not the earliest autograph of Clara Barton currently in private hands. Don't miss your one time chance to add such an early example to your collection!
 
Unconditionally GUARANTEED GENUINE to pass any reputable third-party authentication service - or your money back.
 
Barton has written in bold ink, "Christmas gift to - Mrs Sarah C. Sherman Wahington D.C. Dec. 25th 1854" 'Dinna forget' Clara B."
 
NOTE:  All SIGNATURIST-INK displays feature archivally mounted documents. This acid-free museum-grade mounting tape releases safely with simply a dab of a damp Q-tip.
 
A handsome and impressive addition to the den or office of the Nurse, medical worker or autograph collector. An exceptional investment opportunity, and a truly rare and remarkable find. 
 
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY SIGNATURIST-INK EXPERT EXAMINATION. Unconditionally GUARANTEED GENUINE to pass any reputable third-party authentication service - or your money back.
 
Sold as is, as shown.