Lincoln's Postmaster William Dennison signed letter

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Reply to a request from the daughter of New York Congressman John B. Steele in response to a request for an autograph.

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Signatures were collected over many years. They weren?t authenticated and being sold as found. Please see pictures for condition and details. Local pick up on Saturday, March 7 or inhouse shipping offered. Invoices totaling over $5000 require payment by money order or wire transfer. Please see terms of sale before bidding.

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Lincoln's Postmaster William Dennison signed letter

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