Lot 139
Anderson, Robert (1805-1871) Union general; commander of Fort Sumter when the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Letter Signed with holograph closing ("I am, Dear Sir, Yours sincerely Robert Anderson"), 3pp, 8 x 5", New York, Dec. 14, 1867. A letter of introduction to Speaker of the House of Representatives Schuyler Colfax for Anderson's wife who was coming to Washington to present to Congress "a claim for property belonging to her father - the late General D.L. Clinch U.S.A. [commander during the first and second Seminole Wars] which was destroyed by the hostile Indians in Florida whilst it was held and occupied by the troops of the U. States" and asking for Colfax' consideration in helping them obtain reimbursement. Because of the heavy debt under which the country labored, Anderson says he would not normally ask for redress but but feels he must because of "my circumstances and the uncertainty of my future…in justice to my family…." The last page is written vertically. Fine. Affixed at left edge to a 14¼ x 10½" sheet.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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