Lot 1331
Greeley, Horace (1811-1872) Journalist, publisher, presidential hopeful. Autograph Letter Signed "H. Greeley" on "Office of the Tribune" letterhead, New York, July 9, 1866, 1p, octavo. In his deplorable handwriting, Greeley makes a suggestion to Schuyler Colfax, a congressman from Indiana who would become Vice President in 1868: "Before the Congress adjourns, it seems to me that a resolve of this sort should pass: Resolved that the Secretary of War be instructed to (?) the whole number of Union soldiers who are known to have died while prisoners of war; also, the number of Rebel soldiers who likewise died whild held as prisoners of war. I think this inquiry would unearth facts that ought to be definitely known." Two edge splits, else very good. With engraving and transmittal envelope, 3¢ postage stamp and octagonal "NEW YORK JUL 10" postmark.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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