Influential Washington lobbyist (1814–1884) known for hosting elaborate dinner parties in order to gain political influence. ALS signed “Uncle Sam,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Hotel Tramontano letterhead, September 3, 1883. Letter to “Daisy.” In part: “I miss you so much that I am almost selfish enough to entertain a faint and unfortunate hope that you miss me a little…we have had alternations of drizzle & deluge.” In fine condition, with a few small areas of paper loss to the upper edge (affecting no writing). RR Auction COA.
