Lot 3094
John Hay, free frank signature "John Hay" as Lincoln's Senior Private Secretary on Official envelope with "from the President of the United States" imprint, addressed in John G. Nicolay's hand to himself in care of Governor Evans in Denver City, Colorado Terr., "Washington City D.C. Sep 11 1863" c.d.s.; couple flaws, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400
Nicolay was junior Private Secretary. He was in Denver arranging for secret Federal gold and silver shipments to go to New York to help fund the war effort and buy gun barrels for rifles in Europe.
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Realized $425 |