Auction Date:2010 Jul 14 @ 22:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. ALS, four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 13, 1861. Letter to J. G. Palfrey. In part: “I had the pleasure of an interview with you yesterday in which I stated my desire to obtain an appointment as Paymaster in the Army…On the score of my qualifications, considering my standing at the Military Academy, my service in the Army under Col. Thayer, and the varied experience in business which I have had since I left the service, I presume no questions would be raised. Satisfactory testimonials from those with whom I have been connected in civil life, are on file at the War Department.… The appointment which I desire is not a political one, nor have I met with a competition from this section of the country. From what I hear of Senator Sumner, I believe he would be disposed to use his influence to secure the appointment of a well qualified, reliable person who would do credit to the appointment, notwithstanding the person’s political influence might be small. If I could have his personal application to the Secretary of War in my behalf, it would be of the greatest advantage to me, and personal application by some influential person, is indispensable to put one on a footing with other applicants.“ On the final page of the letter is a handwritten endorsement from Charles Sumner reading: “I hope that Mr. Andrews may be appointed.”
In very good condition, with intersecting folds, paper loss along hinge and bottom edge, and thin line of damp staining to each page. Accompanied by a letter of recommendation written by John Palfrey, which bears another endorsement by Sumner.
Auction Location:
5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
Previewing Details:
Visit www.RRAuction.com
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Up to $100 $10.00
$101-$500 $15.00
$501-$1,000 $20.00
$1,001-$3,000 $35.00
$3,000-$10,000 $45.00
Over $10,000 $100.00
Payment Details:
Paypal address: mandy@rrauction.com
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Discover
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- PayPal
Buyer's Premium
A 20% buyer's premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% discount for those paying by check, cash, or money order.
Your bid is a contract
Placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed by RRAuction.
Payment methods accepted
Money Order, Cashier's Check, Personal Check, or Wire Transfer.
Payment for items won in auction 353 is due by Monday, January 25, unless prior arrangements have been made. Late payment may result in suspension of your bidding privileges.
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, or Discover are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangement: please contact Mandy Eaton-Casey.
Further descriptions
You can call us or email us if you'd like us to answer questions about these items.