Winter Discovery Auction Nov 14
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/14/2013
This is an ALS from General Winfield Scott in 3rd Person(“Old Fuss and Feathers, a national hero) sent from Washington Jan. 16, 1836 to “The President of the United States” recommending General Swift for a Civil Engineer position in the Navy Dept. 1 ½ pp 10 8”, integral address leaf. Fold breaks repaired with archival tape, paper seal hole not affecting text.. Jackson has boldly endorsed it “Referred to the Secretary of Navy. A.J.”
WINFIELD SCOTT ALS WITH ANDREW JACKSON ENDORSEMENT
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