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John C. Breckinridge

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John C. Breckinridge

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : 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 soldier and statesman (1821–1875) who served as a general in the Civil War and as the last Confederate Secretary of War. TLS signed “J. C. Breckinridge,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, War Department letterhead, September 26, 1899. Letter to General Horatio C. King. In part: “It would indeed be most pleasant for me to meet with my old comrades; but I am so tied down by official duties at present that I see no chance of getting off. But I am with them in spirit, and wish them every joy and success in this reunion of kindred souls.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and lightly trimmed edges.