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Andrew Johnson LS

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Andrew Johnson LS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Important political letter signed by Andrew Johnson post-Presidency, dated 27 January 1872. Although Johnson's party status as President was a ''National Unionist,'' this letter indicates he still saw himself a Democrat. Writing to Senator Edgar Cowan, Johnson discusses publishing a series of letters between them, in a type of debate as Cowan was a Republican. 2pp. letter measures 5'' x 7.75''. Folds starting to separate, else near fine. Signed in pencil by Johnson and marked ''Private'' by him on first page. Complete transcript available.