Secretarially-signed Civil War-dated letter, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, State of Tennessee, Executive Department letterhead, September 4, 1863. In full: "The bearer hereof, Thomas T. Smiley of this city, goes North on a pleasure trip…He is a lawyer of standing in this community, and a gentleman of honor and integrity, and I commend him to the consideration of all to whom he may have the occasion to present this testimonial." In fine condition.
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