2005-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2005
Letter-of-introduction 1p. 8vo., on behalf of George Ely, brother of New York Congressman Alfred Ely, who had the misfortune of being captured at First Bull Run, even though just a spectator! Alfred Ely remained in Rebel prisons for six months until exchanged. It is likely George went to Washington with letters such as this to partly engineer his brother's release... while looking for a patronage job! ALS from George DAWSON (1813-83), New York journalist born in Scotland, protege of the great Thurlow Weed. Editor and publisher of numerous daily papers including the influential Albany "Evening Journal," postmaster of Albany 1861-7. December 7, 1861, to Sec. of State W.H. Seward, in part: "I have not known of his political action of late; but he has friends whom we all know -- being the brother of Alfred Ely, now unfortunately a prisoner..." A good association piece! VG
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