2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
Lot of 10 clipped signatures, averaging 1/2" x 3", by notable Union politicians. Incuded are: CRITTENDEN, John J. (1786-1863) signed "J.J. Crittenden". Representative from Kentucky with sons serving as generals on opposite sides during the Civil War...Plus; HAMLIN, Hannibal (1805-1891) signed "Hannibal Hamlin June 13 1890". Vice President during Lincoln's first term. The signature has a complete paper separation between the "a" and "m" in Hamlin's given name...Plus; SHERMAN, John (1823-1900) signed "John Sherman". U.S. Senator from Ohio and brother to General William T. Sherman...Plus; STANTON, Edwin (1814-1869) signed "Edwin M. Stanton". Lincoln's Secretary of War...Plus; STEVENS, Thaddeus (1792-1868) signed "Thaddeus Stevens". Radical Republican advocate of harsh Reconstruction policies...Plus; TRUMBELL, LYMAN (1813-1896) signed "Lyman Trumbell". Anti-slavery senator from Illinois...Plus; 4 unidentified, yet legible, signatures. Overall Fine condition.
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