Congressman, speaker of the House, and vice president under U. S. Grant (1823–1885). Civil War–dated ALS signed “Schuyler Colfax, Speaker H. R. U. S.,” one page, 5 x 7.75, Thirty Eighth Congress letterhead, April 16, 1864. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “For the humane & patriotic object, for which you desire my autograph I cannot refuse; and with my best wishes for the success of the Sanitary Fair of Philadelphia.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite portrait of Colfax. RR Auction COA.
