Lot
1233 
(Campaign - 1860) Lincoln - Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln, portrait in ornamented frame of flags and eagle with Lincoln and Hamlin names in shield, separate railsplitter design with caption below, on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Buckfield Me., Nov 15" cds to Turner Me., original letter datelined "Hartford Nov 10, 1860" with related content "…I went four weeks ago to visit my mother, Nemiah, Rachel, and Emery and stayed till Lincoln was elected President of the U.S. I heard the glorious news Wed. morning. I had a fine visit, saw many of my scholars…"; cover reduced at left, 3¢ corner flaw, F.-V.F. and scarce. Milgram No. AL-89. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $950