Lot 151
Howard, Oliver O (1830-1909) Union general; head of the Freedman's Bureau; founder of Howard University. War-date Autograph Letter Signed ("O.O. Howard / Maj. Gen."), 1½pp on Headquarters Eleventh Corps stationery, 8 x 5¼", Lookout Valley, Jan. 1, 1864. To Miss North, in part: "Dear lady, I heartily endorse your sentiments and your noble work….At the beginning of the war the southern ladies manifested a spirit of hate and terrible energy that exceeded in intensity the…impetuosity of the men. Our ladies have.a noble constancy and spirit of self-sacrifice….You say let us know what we can do to help & cheer you in your patriotic devotion and we will do it…." Affixed at left edge to a 14¼ x 10½" sheet and accompanied by a 14 x 10½" steel engraving by A.H. Ritchie.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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