Lot 139
(Lincoln Cabinet Members) Welles and Chase. Gideon Welles War-date Letter Signed as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 10x8", Navy Department, 6 Sept. 6 1862. Fine. To a N.H. congressman regarding the promotion of reserve officers. "…The death of an officer on the reserved list creates no vacancy which can be filled during the recess." Salmon P. Chase (Secretary of the Treasury 1861-64), Autograph Letter Signed "S P Chase," 1p, 8x4¼", n.p., n.d. Very good; uneven left margin and contemporary ink stains. To any of three men, ordering "Reiss to come to Silver Spring with the wagon…."
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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