Lot 1044
Douglas, Stephen Arnold (1813-1861), Democratic Representative and Senator from Illinois (1843-1861), unsuccessful candidate for President (1860), ALS, "S.A. Douglas", 1p, 5 x 6½ no place no date. Letter of recommendation "To the President" (probably Polk) "…for appointment in the New Regiment of the Army from Illinois…" giving three names for Captain and one for Surgeon, Very Fine. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Realized $850 |