2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/25/2025
Augustus Granville Randall (1813-1898) a lawyer of Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine. He served in the State Legislature prior to his military service. It also fails to mention that before he was discharged from the service, he had to stand trial for a charge of “habitually selling subsistence stores at a rate exceeding prices invoiced” without accounting for the excess. He plead not guilty to these charges but was subsequently found guilty. Autograph Letter Signed “A(ugustus) G(ranville) Randall,” in part, “For President & Vice [President] we all go for Lincoln & Hamlin and they will be nominated. It would be too personal and unjust to leave Hamlin off and take Dickinson or Johnson. ... I suppose you have seen my appointment and confirmation in the Commissary Department. This is a good place and pays well, provided I can procure the necessary bond. The duties are to receive & distribute subsistence to some division of the Army. The rank is that of Captain of Cavalry. I am entitled to one, & in certain cases, two clerks at from 75 to 100 per month & rations. How I wish I could have you here with me. ...”
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