American Civil War financier and railroad magnate (1821–1905). Partial ANS, one page, 5.5 x 2.5, no date. Partial portion of a longer letter reads, “the truth will warrant, of course the pamphlet must be framed so as to give Knotts all the aid we can justly—& also we should have a general statement of several more.” Two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, light toning, and show-through from writing on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.