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Lot of Three Civil War Southern Documents

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Paper Start Price:38.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
Lot of Three Civil War Southern Documents
<B>Lot of Three Civil War Southern Documents, including:</B></I> <BR><B>Autograph Letter, Signed <I>"George E. Bridger"</B></I>,</B></I> on the eve of South Carolina secession, November 30, 1860. Bridger writes, "<I>…I do not see how we can keep our people from following the tempestuous and seditious course of our Southern neighbor, especially if it shall be flowed by Mississippi, Alabama & Georgia; however, we shall pray…</B></I>". 10.5" x 8". Excellent condition. <BR><B>Slave Bill of Sale</B></I> - document recording the sale of a Negro girl "<I>…nign </B></I> sic <I>years of age…</B></I>" for $200. Executed in North Carolina County, North Carolina, October 28, 1830. 7.5" x 12.75". Some small holes at the folds. <BR><B>Confederate States of America Postal Pay Order</B></I> - to the postmaster at Harrington, North Carolina, October 14, 1862, authorizing the payment of $3.36 to William S. Cameron; and, the associated receipt sent to the auditor of the treasury for the Post Office Department. 6.75" x 3.5" and 6.75" x 2". Excellent condition. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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