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108114.
(Mexican War) John F. Gould. An Ohio resident in the
iron foundry business. ALS, 3pp, 10”x8,” Franklin Furnace, OH, 1846 Oct. 30.
Fine. Slight age-toning. The integral address leaf bears the Ms “Franklin
Furnace / Oct. 26” with Ms “10.” He writes,
“My own business has suffered pretty severely
from the effects of Mr. Polk’s measures; even in anticipation of the effects. We
shall not make as much by 3000 or 4000$ as we should have done, had the tariff
remained undisturbed – Iron having fallen in price 3 to 4$…if this Mexican war
does not use up Mr. Polk in the course of two years. I am no judge of horse
flesh –that’s all. Not withstanding Santa Fe & Monterey are taken – the fact is
they are not beat even when whipped. But I see I’ve no room for politics – So
good bye…”
$50.00
105153.
Scott, Hugh Lenox
(1853-1934). A professional soldier and major general. Early in his career he
was an Indian scout dealing with the Sioux Indians. From 1898 to 1903 he was
Adjutant General of Cuba, served in the Philippines, was Chief of Staff of the
U.S. Army (1914-17), and in 1916 Acting Secretary of War (for very brief
period). TLS as Acting Secretary of War, 1p, 10"x8", Washington, 1916 April 12.
Fine. Some pencil dockets and one staple. He writes to the Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels concerning a mix-up in letters sent to him in regard to a
Panama Canal appointment. Plus carbon of a relevant letter. Very scarce as
Secretary of War. 2 pieces. $85.00
105155.
Sigel, Franz
(1824-1902). German-American major general during Civil War. ALS on letterhead
of Great Western Life Insurance Company, 1p, 10”x8”, New York. Fine. He writes,
“I
would say, that I have not a single photograph left and am therefore unable to
comply with your request. If I should ever desire to have my photograph taken
again, I will with great pleasure send a copy to Mrs. Wakeman…”
$150.00
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