Apr 21, 2011 - Sale 2244

Sale 2244 - Lot 18

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PORTER, FITZ JOHN. Group of 18 Autograph Letters Signed, "F.J. Porter," to Judge Josiah Gardner Abbott, on a variety of topics including several commenting on political and military affairs. Format and condition vary. Vp, 1865-78
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30 October 1865: ". . . I learn that a coalition of Democrats and Republicans who will support Mr. Johnson will probably be formed to elect a speaker, who will favor conservative action. Raymond (the turncoat), as likely to carry strength and influence in case New York goes for Democracy (by hopes of reward), may be selected. Otherwise Colfax will be the successful candidate of the radicals. Banks has no chance. . . ."
18 November 1865: ". . . Grant is having an oration here. This recourse, simple & apparently unambitious, fails not to attract invidious remarks, and the insinuation that he is looking for the Presidency. . . ."
17 April 1878: ". . . Gen. Garfield has even in his rage forgotten that only before a 'court of justice in due course of law shall he reveal the vote or opinion of any member of the court.' The order is a heavy blow to radical Republicans engaged in the case. . . ."