United States senator and Confederate general (1815–1885). His wife, Mary Boykin Chesnut, became notable for her diary of the Civil War years. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, June 15, 1860. Letter to J. L. Manning. In part: “I understand that you are not going to the White Sulphur this summer. If such is the fact; and if you have not other ways arranged & if it should be perfectly agreeable to you, I will thank you if you can give me an order for your cottage.” In fine condition, with pencil notation to top right, and a slight brush to address. RRAuction COA.
