(POLITICIANS--AMERICAN.) Two items, each Signed, and addressed to a president: Thaddeus Stevens. Signature, on an envelope to Abraham Lincoln * Lewis Cass. Autograph Letter, to James Buchanan. Stevens. "Thadde'Stevens," addressed in holograph to "His Excellency / A. Lincoln / Washington." 3¼x6 inches; abrasion at right edge and traces of red ink touching few letters of address. Cass. "LewCass," letter of introduction for Mr. Daniels. 1 page, 8vo, with integral blank. Np, nd; Washington, 25 July 1859
Cass: "The bearer of this note, Mr Daniels, is a respectable young gentleman, of New York, who desires a letter of introduction to you. I give it with pleasure, as I have known him some time, and have felt interested in his welfare." With--Daniel Webster. Autograph Note Signed, to [painter of his portrait George Peter Alexander?] Healy: "You need send me no letter after tomorrow, as I expect to be in Boston Monday A.M." 1 page, oblong 12mo. Np, "Friday Eve."
