Lot 3090
Edward M. Stanton, free frank "Edwin M. Stanton" as Secretary of War on cover addressed in his hand to Edwards Pierrepont in New York City, "Washington Dec 5 '66" d.c.d.s., Department of War wax seal on back; some small opening tears, Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150
Edward M. Stanton was Secretary of War under Lincoln, and would also serve under Andrew Johnson as shown by this cover in 1866. Edwards Pierrepont would later serve as the U.S. Attorney General under Grant in 1875-76.
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