Lincoln's first vice president. ALS signed 'H. Hamlin,' one lightly-lined page both sides, 5 x 8, April 6, 1862. Letter to a gentleman. In part, 'I am packing up to go home and am very busy. Hence you will excuse a brief reply. I was interested in your son's letter. He gives a good account of the fight which must have been very exciting. I was at Fotress Monroe and had I known your son had been so nigh I would have tried to have seen him.' In fine condition, with a light shade of toning. RRAuction COA.
