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Two Stephen Douglas Signatures

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
Two Stephen Douglas Signatures
<B>Two Stephen Douglas Signatures,</B></I> as follows: Autograph Letter Signed, “<I>S. A. Douglas,</B></I>” one page, 5” x 8”, New York City, July 4, 1860, to Fernando Wood, New York City. This is a request for a meeting in Douglas's room. Uneven left edge, very fine condition. Douglas, the Northern Democratic Presidential hopeful, was hot on the campaign trail when he wrote here to New York's notorious Civil War mayor. The second item is a clipped signature, “<I>from S. A. Douglas,</B></I>” 3.25” x 1.25”. Very fine condition. <I>From the collection of Henry E. Luhrs.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)