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JOHN C. FREMONT A.L.S.

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JOHN C. FREMONT A.L.S.
<b>77. JOHN C. FREMONT</b> (1813 - 1890) "The Pathfinder", explorer of the western frontier and Union army major general until sacked by Lincoln for his efforts to garner more power. Fine content A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Bear Valley, Ca., May 4, 1860 to Senator and future Secretary of the Treasury William P. Fessenden. In part: "<i>...Shut up as we are here a message from the outer world is always agreeable...I have been very busy but have not for that lost my interest in what is going on outside, only the interest has assumed a different shape. Our very remoteness has made us more citizens of the world. Things at a distance look more equal...In regard to the selfishness of public affairs, I want to assure you that I have it quite as abundantly displayed here as you have found it at Washington and it only needs to come into contest with our species upon any point to realize our common experience most disagreeably. It has been my most unpleasant lesson...I have not been taking any part in public affairs...</i>". Near fine.<b> $400-600</b>