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Lot #333
Edwin M. Stanton

Hoping to “avert the impending ruin & save the Country”

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Hoping to “avert the impending ruin & save the Country”

Fantastic ALS, one page, 5.25 x 9.25, January 5, 1861. Letter to Lieutenant George L. Campbell. In part: “I am fully sensible of the dangers that beset us on all lives and threaten the existence of this Government. I trust you need no assurance that every thing on my part within my power will be done to avert the impending ruin & save the Country. I have firm faith that we shall pass through these troubles; and that with patience, forbearance, and resolution, peace & harmony will be returned.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light brushing to ink in a few words. At this time, Stanton was serving as attorney general in the Buchanan administration before becoming secretary of war under Lincoln in 1862. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #444 - Ended January 14, 2015





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