Hamlin served as Lincoln’s first vice president; Stephens served as vice president of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis. Two items: hand addressed and free franked envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Stephen’s hand to his half-brother, Col. Linton Stephens, and franked in the upper right, “Free, Alexander Stephens, mc”: and an ink signature, “Yours truly, H. Hamlin,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with some light soiling to envelope. RRAuction COA.
