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William Sprague IV autographed handwritten letter (ALS), dated February 27, 1869, and addressed to the Honorable John R. Bartlett, Rhode Island Secretary of State. Written on lined stationery and signed "Wm. Sprague" at the conclusion.

Sprague writes, in part: "My dear Mr. Secretary, I have written the note requested."

An interesting piece of correspondence between two prominent Rhode Island political figures, written during Sprague's service in the United States Senate.

The letter measures approximately 7.75 x 9.5 inches. Fine condition with light age toning and handling wear.

William Sprague IV (1830–1915) was an American industrialist, politician, and Civil War-era governor of Rhode Island. A member of the wealthy Sprague textile manufacturing family, he served as Governor of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863 and became known as the "Boy Governor" for his youth. An ardent supporter of the Union, Sprague accompanied Rhode Island troops into the field during the early stages of the Civil War and participated in the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861. He subsequently served as a United States Senator from Rhode Island from 1863 to 1875. Sprague was also married to Kate Chase, daughter of Treasury Secretary and Supreme Court Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, making the couple prominent figures in Washington society during the Lincoln administration.

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