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George D. Prentice autographed handwritten letter signed (ALS), penned on engraved "Journal Office" stationery from Louisville, Kentucky and dated January 2, 1862. Addressed simply to "My Dear Sir," the brief Civil War-era letter reads in full: "It is not a small favor you ask, and I take pleasure in granting it. Very Truly Yours, Geo. D. Prentice." The letter is signed boldly beneath the closing.

Very good condition overall with expected age toning and light foxing. The letter measures approximately 5 x 4.5 inches and has been neatly affixed to a nineteenth-century album backing sheet.

George Dennison Prentice (1802-1870) was an American journalist, editor, and poet best known as the longtime editor of the Louisville Journal. Renowned for his influential political commentary and sharp wit, Prentice became one of the most widely read newspaper editors of the nineteenth century. Throughout his career he played a significant role in Kentucky politics and national public discourse, particularly during the turbulent years surrounding the Civil War.

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