Lot 121
Sarah Childress Polk, Autograph Letter Signed, "Mrs James K. Polk", 1 page, Polk Place, Nashville Tenn., Feb. 12, 1856. To General Jefferson Davis as Secretary of War, in part,
"Col. Fauntleroy…will be presented to the President for promotion. Col. Fauntleroy's long services for his country, & his late efficient & gallant services in New Mexico, will commend him to the President.
"Allow me most respectfully to say, that I would be most gratified & pleased to see Col. Fauntleroy Breveted…"
Minor edge flaws, minor toning and small ink blot not affecting text, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
The letter refers to Col. Thomas L. Fauntleroy, U.S. Army, who succeeded in pacifying the Utah and Apache tribes in the New Mexico Territory.
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