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John A. Dix

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John A. Dix

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Auction Date:2010 Nov 10 @ 19:00 (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
American military officer and politician (1798–1879) who served as a Union general during the Civil War, in which capacity he played a pivotal role in suppressing the New York Draft Riots in July 1863. His political and diplomatic career included posts as secretary of the treasury, minister to France, and governor of New York. ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, September 13, 1851. Letter to John King arranging a visit. In part: “I am very much engaged & have, moreover, promised to make a hasty visit to some friends at Oyster Bay. I propose if the weather is pleasant…pass the night in Oyster Bay, where I shall join my boat…and go to your house after breakfast.” Strip of toning along left edge, central vertical and horizontal fold, and a bit of scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition.