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Stephen A. Douglas Autograph Letter Signed. One page of a bifolium, 5 x 8 inches; [Washington, D.C.]; July 23, 1856. Illinois Senator Douglas writes to Secretary of the Interior Robert McClelland: "I regret to learn that you have deemed it your duty to remove Maj. R.G. Murphy from the Sioux Agency in Minnesota. He is my friend, and I can not recommend any one from Ill[inoi]s to fill his vacancy. If the removal must be made, I think it due to Mr. Neil to fill the vacancy from the Territory, and waive any right I may be supposed to possess in his behalf." Signed, "S.A. Douglas."Condition: Light even toning, flattened folds, a few scattered stains along bottom edge and vertical fold, with pencil notation on verso.
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2024 September 25 Historical Manuscripts Including Texana Signature® Auction #6305 (go to Auction Home page)
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