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Scott, Maj. Gen. Winfield. 3 page letter datelined "Oct 31st, 1814" addressed to Col. Charles K. Gardner in the Niagara Frontier, manuscript "25" rate crossed out and rate "Free", with partial "George T Col., Nov 2" cds, letter stating "This is written at Ross's" which was a tavern en route to Washington from Baltimore where Scott's command was located, interesting content regarding battle at Chippewa; As to what happened in front of Chippewa, it was not forseen, Tho it might have been infered from "The forgone conclusion"., Drummond already being greatly reinforced and that; Even two thousand men landed at the mouth of the 4 Mile creek (West of Ft. George) direct from Sackett's Harbor, together with a simultaneous movement from Ft. Erie might have produced a different result (referring to failure of attack of Ft. Erie), also predicts attack on Baltimore, reference to Mr. Monroe and numerous famous officers including Towson, Jones and Drayton, Very Fine, a highly historical War of 1812 letter. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $625
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154
Seward, William H. Free frank signature on partial folded letter to New York, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 250.
Lincoln's Secretary of State, was stabbed by and accomplice of Booth's, Lewis Payne, and as a result of his injuries precluded him thereafter from using a pen.
Realized: $130
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Sumner, Charles. 4-page letter datelined Cape May, July 25, 1856, written while recovering from his violent attack in the Senate on May 22 by U.S. Rep. Preston Smith Brooks (relative of Sen. Butler), who was strongly censured in a speech on slavery, contents include …Pray do not think of any public reception for me. Let me come home to dear Massachusetts, as I always have come, quietly & at the proper time, or what I can (do) for the cause, this is best. Another reason for this cause is the uncertain state of my health. I am still very feeble, with ups & reoccuring downs, that my complete restoration seems some times far distant. My physician tells me I cannot be strong before September & then only by entire absence from all excitement. Perhaps not then. Think of these things; let us all join to stir Massachusetts in the good work for getting Men & remember only the cause., with strong bold signature, Very Fine, one of the most outspoken Anti-Slavery Senators and an important letter from a recent find. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $400
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156
Truman, Harry. Ex-Presidential autopen signature on 1958 "Home of Harry S. Truman" picture postcard from New York to Pennsylvania. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300
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Van Buren, Martin. Signature of reply as Attorney General on 1818 two page letter from Comptroller office regarding opinion as to fees on taxes, letter with central horizontal split, Fine, with 2001 D Frangipani certificate.Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $325