Pierpont, John (1785-1856).  Clergyman, poet, author; grandfather of John Pierpont Morgan. ALS, 1 p., Troy, June 7, 1848. About 8" x 10". To the newspaper, noting the reprinting of his Artillery Election Sermon, first preached twenty years earlier, and asking for another copy, since his granddaughter lost both the newspaper and a letter on her return from the post office. A little ruffled at the edges, with a small chip at the bottom (barely touching the signature), but very good.