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GEORGE B. McCLELLAN. – UNION GENERAL – ATTRACTIVE CIVIL WAR – DATED AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
MCCLELLAN, GEORGE B. (1826-1885) Major General during the American Civil War. Civil War dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Geo. McClellan, Maj. Gen.” One page, octavo. [approximately 5 x 8 inches]. Very fine condition. New Jersey, March 12, 1864.
SIMON CAMERON – LINCOLN’S SECRETARY OF WAR — THE MAN WHO WOULD STEAL ‘A RED-HOT STOVE’
CAMERON, SIMON. (1799-1889) Secretary of War in Lincoln’s Cabinet (1860-62); Pennsylvanian businessman and Republican Senator. Autograph Letter Signed, “Simon Cameron”. One full page, octavo. February 17, 1846.
HENRY CLAY — CONTEMPLATES THE PASSAGE OF THE PREEMPTION LAWS – THE LEGAL DOCTRINE WHERE FEDERAL LAW IS THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY IN THE LAND.
CLAY, HENRY. (1777-1852). American statesman. Important Autograph Letter Signed, “H. Clay”. Two pages, quarto. Washington, March 25, 1836. Very fine condition.
CONFEDERATE GENERAL G.T. BEAUREGARD – AN ATTRACTIVE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED — SENDING HIS AUTOGRAPH
BEAUREGARD, PIERRE GUSTAVE TOUTANT. (1818-93). Confederate General. Attractive Autograph Letter Signed, “G.T. Beauregard”. One full page, octavo. New Orleans, November 18, 1889.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, JR. — A SIMPLY STUNNING LETTER FROM THE FUTURE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE TO HIS MITRESS: CLAIRE CASTLETOWN, THE LADY CASTLETOWN ~~ “THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF LIFE ARE: WAR, WOMEN, A STORM AT SEA, AND THE MOUNTAINS”
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, JR. (1841-1935). Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court, 1902-1932. Autograph Letter Signed, “O.W. Holmes”, Four full pages, quarto. Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. August 7, 1897. To his mistress.
THOMAS JEFFERSON AND JAMES MADISON SIGNED MEDITERRANEAN SHIP’S PASSPORT — FOR THE BRIG BETSEY OF NEW YORK ~ 1806
JEFFERSON, THOMAS. (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Partly-printed Document Signed “Th. Jefferson” and countersigned by the Secretary of State, “James Madison”. Tall quarto, [approximately 10 1/2 x 12 inches – sight] on vellum, with embossed paper wafer Seal of State of the United States affixed at lower left. June 14, 1806.
MARK TWAIN IN A HUMEROUS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BARGINS WITH HIS BOOK SELLER…OVER A $3 INVOICE!
CLEMENS, SAMUEL L. [MARK TWAIN]. (1835-1910.) American humorist, lecturer and writer. Humorous Autograph Letter Signed, “S. L. Clemens.” One full page, octavo. Elmira, N.Y. July 8, [18]85”.