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Schuyler Colfax

Schuyler Colfax pens a quote from Lincoln: “Let us have faith that right makes might”

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Schuyler Colfax pens a quote from Lincoln: “Let us have faith that right makes might”

Vice president under Grant. AQS, 5 x 8.25, from Lincoln’s famous Cooper Union speech. In full: “‘Let us have faith that right makes might; and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our Duty.’ Lincoln’s Cooper Institute speech, Feb. 1860. Yours truly, Schuyler Colfax, South Bend, Ind., March 23, 1883.” In fine condition, with edge toning, two horizontal folds, and a few light wrinkles, none affecting writing. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #304 - Ended December 14, 2005