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JOHN C. FREMONT A.L.S.

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JOHN C. FREMONT A.L.S.
<b>671. 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. Good content A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington, Nov. 26, 1870 to Mr. Biggs, in part: "<i>...At our meeting of organization the regular officers of the company were elected...The proceedings under this Texas charter refer only to the Texas Division, and the full organization will not be had until Spring...</i>". Fremont procured from the Texas legislature a grant of state land in the interest of the Memphis and E1 Paso railway, which was to be part of a proposed transcontinental road from Norfolk to San Diego and San Francisco. However, his railroad ventures and scandal left Fremont nearly penniless. Tiny chip at upper-left corner, else near fine. <b>$300-500</b>