Nov 26, 2013 - Sale 2333

Sale 2333 - Lot 16

Price Realized: $ 438
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 200
MCCLELLAN, GEORGE B. Autograph Letter Signed, "GeoB McClellan," to George W. Cullum ["My dear Cullum"], accepting a position at the Assay office, noting it would be desirable to be in the East, and urging speed before becoming tagged for any out-of-the-way service. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank, ruled paper; short closed tear in upper edge, folds. Philadelphia, 14 May [1854: from docketing]

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"After mature deliberation upon the testimony adduced I have come to the conclusion that if you still want my very valuable assistance at the Assay office I am perfectly willing to accede to your offer. . . ."
with--McClellan. ALS, to Edward G.W. Butler, remarking on the graduation of a Mr. Tufts from West Point. 1 1/4 pages, 8vo, written on a folded sheet; extensive retouching in an unknown hand. New York, 5 June 1885.