ALS signed “J. C. Fremont,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, November 15, 1871. Handwritten letter to Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, the former Governor of Massachusetts, in full: “Your telegram of 13th reached me here last evening in my return from New York. Col. Morton telegraphed me asking me to see you and urge your coming to Cincinnati. What he wishes is that you should aid in carrying the railroad subsidies in Kentucky by visiting the River counties with him. Since your departure I have been twice to Cincinnati and on the first visit went to Maysville with the other Directors. We carried that county for a Bond subscription of $400,000 by a large majority. The counties to which proportions are now first to be made are Greenville, Lewis & Boyd, carrying the line to Catlettsburg. I suppose it is necessary to carry the first stops during the present month. Morton telegraphs me that the Virginia Commissioners have accepted our proposition for the West Va. Central Road. But the important thing for us, to which hinges everything else, is the Kentucky & Great Eastern Road. Morton of course will write you fully. Pray keep me advised of your movements, in order that I may see you, if there should be an opportunity, If the Kentucky & Great Eastern gets on, it will prove a really splendid success.” In fine condition. A fantastic handwritten letter with great railroad content that finds Fremont, having lost much of his wealth in the unsuccessful Pacific Railroad in 1866, eager to reap profits from a new road venture.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
