Mar 26, 2009 - Sale 2174

Sale 2174 - Lot 101

Unsold
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
SIGNED BY DARIUS COUCH (CIVIL WAR--PENNSYLVANIA.) Request for clemency by a Pennsylvania military prisoner, with a response by Gov. Curtin and Gen. Couch. Autograph Letter Signed by Stewart Ramsey in Fort Mifflin, PA, with separate Note Signed by Andrew G. Curtin and Autograph Note Signed by Darius N. Couch on facing panel. 5 pages on 2 sheets, both about 7 1/2 x 9 inches; condition strong. Vp, 27-30 April 1864

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Ramsey was a civilian who had been arrested for harboring a deserter. He pleaded hardship and complete ignorance to the governor, who forwarded it to Couch as the area''s military commander. All Couch could offer was a speedy trial.