April 8th Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Photography
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John A. Dix (1798-1879), Soldier, Lawyer, Statesman. An active career in military and politics, he became Secretary of the Treasury in 1861, his chief service to the Union. His dispatch of Jan. 29, 1861 to a treasury official in New Orleans which ended: “If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot!” was a clarion call to the North. After turning over the job to Salmon P. Chase, he was made a major-general. After the war, he served as Minister to France and later Governor of New York.
Gorgeous stock dated 1850’s of the Mississippi & Missouri Railroad Co. An exceptional Southern stock. Very slight hole cancels at signature, still nice example. Excellent Condition. Scarce
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA
Gen. John A Dix Signed Mississippi And Missouri Stock
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