ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, United States Senate Chamber letterhead, March 5, 1872. Letter to "Hon. N. Webb, Portland, ME," concerning "the case of Pension Agent at Portland," in part: "It would give me pleasure to gratify both you, and Mr. Blanchard, for I appreciate the worth and character of Mr. B….Yet there are complications in the matter which impel me to say, that I must reserve my action, and determine my course when the delegation shall act on the matter." Includes an unrelated free-franked mailing envelope, addressed by Hamlin to "Edward Partridge, Prospect, Me," and franked in the upper right, "Free, H. Hamlin." In overall fine condition.
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