Lot 221
Frémont, John C. Autograph Letter Signed "J.C. Fremont," one page plus integral leaf, 8" x 5", New York, 29 Nov. 1865. Fine. Marked "Private" and written to Col. J. J. Fiala in St. Louis: "Will you refer to your maps & note & send me immediately your opinion as to the best probable line by which to connect the end of the S.W. Branch most directly with the Canadian? I wish to use this in a Congressional Bill for extending the S.W. Branch to the Pacific via the Canadian." Fremont’s attempts at building and financing railroads were disastrous and he was forced to live off the proceeds of his wife’s (Jesse Benton Fremont) publications. He received a pension for his explorations only three months before his death in 1890.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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