Lot 8
John C. Breckenridge (1821-1875), U.S. Vice-President under Buchanan; Democratic candidate for President in 1860 election against Lincoln and fellow Democrat, Stephen Douglas; ALS, 1page, 2 sides, Washington D.C., Feb 15, 1860; personal letter, as vice-president, to former congressman and governor of New Jersey, Rodman Price, declining an invitation; written in a difficult to read hand, but in part "…I [am] determined to do my best for harmony in our party…";some repairs but a clean signature.
Estimate $300 - 400
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