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John Andrew Jackson Creswell autographed handwritten letter signed (ALS), dated December 11, 1865, and written from the Senate Chamber. Addressed to Isaac Markens, Creswell forwards his autograph at the recipient's request, writing in part, "Herewith I forward to your address my autograph, as requested by you in your note..." Signed at the conclusion, "Very respectfully yours, John A. J. Creswell."

The letter dates to the opening weeks of the 39th United States Congress, shortly after the conclusion of the Civil War, while Creswell was serving as a United States Senator from Maryland.

Measures approximately 5 x 8 inches. Near fine condition.

John Andrew Jackson Creswell (1828-1891) was an American abolitionist, attorney and politician from Maryland. A strong supporter of the Union and the abolition of slavery, Creswell served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1865 and in the U.S. Senate from 1865 to 1867. He later served as Postmaster General of the United States under President Ulysses S. Grant from 1869 to 1874. Creswell was an advocate for civil rights during Reconstruction and supported federal protections for formerly enslaved Americans. As Postmaster General, he pursued significant reforms and modernization of the nation's postal system.

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