German-born Union general (1829–1906) who served as secretary of the interior under President Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS in pencil, signed “C. Schurz,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to a major. In full: “I think the larger one of the photographs is the best, then the next largest, then the right hand one on the proof with two. But they are all good.” In very good condition, with scattered marks and toning. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite portrait of Schurz. RR Auction COA.
