Nov 13, 2003 - Sale 1985

Sale 1985 - Lot 49

Price Realized: $ 460
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Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
HAY, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, to John Austin Straus Jr., "The President [Lincoln] directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of yesterday covering the recent Resolutions of the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the occupation of the Rio Grande frontier." 1 page, folded 8vo sheet with integral blank, Executive Mansion stationery. Washington, 2 February 1863

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Hay (1838-1905) American statesman, Lincoln's private secretary, later served as Secretary of State, co-author with John Nicolay of the important 10-volume biography of Lincoln.