Third-person ALS signed within the text, "Gen'l Houston," and with an elaborate paraph, one page, 5 x 8, January 1, 1858. In part: "Gen'l Houston has the pleasure of presenting to Mrs. Jackson Smith his regards & holy day greetings." In very good condition, with complete splits to horizontal folds (repaired with archival tape on the reverse) and some light foxing. Accompanied by a contemporary three-page letter from "Sally" to "A. Jackson Smith," in which she says to give her "respects to Gen. Houston" in the closing line.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
