Lot 3101
Schuyler Colfax, free frank "Schuyler Colfax" as Speaker of the House, on illustrated 38th Congress Representatives all-oval envelope addressed to Rev. A Gregory, Chaplain, Seminary Hospital in Covington, Ky., "Congress, Washington C.D., Apr 22" d.c.d.s., accompanied by original April 20, 1864 ALS with 38th Congress letterhead with Capital illustration, docketed as received "April 27, 1864"; cover reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine and rare illustrated Congressional envelope use.
Estimate $400 - 500
The original April 20, 1864 ALS reads, "Dear Sir, There is no possability of any increased pay or allowances being made to Chaplains. Indeed, the recent bill had been hard to get through, In Great Haste, Yours truly, Schuyler Colfax".
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