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Lot 357



United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Historical Letters, 1857 John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Buchanan's Sec. of War, in favor of secession, he resigned and returned to VA, appointed as Brigadier General in Confederate Army, 3-page ALS and cover in his hand, franked "Free/JB Floyd", sent to Anna Cora Ritchie (Mowatt), famous author and actress, written Mar. 17, 1857, shortly after his appointment, the latter voices his Southern sentiments: "it will give me the greatest pleasure to carry out the idea of Mr. Smith's letter of sustaining those gallant men who at the North sustain the constitution, so far as my limited influence might extend. I am perfectly certain that whatever may be the action of the President…, it will be characterized by a scrupulous regard for the rights of the South & a proper maintenance of all those who at the North fearlessly sustain the Constitution and the true principles of democracy", tiny tear at top of cover with small stains, Fine to Very Fine. Partial of the content described.
Estimate $250-325.

 
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