Mar 13, 2008 - Sale 2139

Sale 2139 - Lot 51

Price Realized: $ 330
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
MCCLELLAN, GEORGE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Geo B McClellan," as Governor of New Jersey, to Allan Campbell, recommending a Mr. Isaac Newton for the position of Chief Engineer. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the first and third pages of a single folded sheet; docketed on the terminal page, minor soiling. Orange, 28 October 1878

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". . . This gentleman was my assistant . . . when I held its position of Chief Eng'r of the Dock Dep't. I can vouch for his . . . ability . . ."