CIVIL WAR JOHN DRIGGS AUTOGRAPH LETTER 1864 TOOK LINCOLN ' S BODY TO SPRINGFIELD
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:24964941 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Theme: Militaria |
| Conflict: Civil War (1861-65) |
An original autograph letter declining a Congressional trip to examine the defenses of Maine in the Civil War. The letter is dated East Saginaw, Michigan, August 4, 1864 and signed by JOHN DRIGGS [1813-1877], who claims to be too busy raising a Regiment [29th Michigan Infantry] for the war. He was a Michigan politician and business man, and a member of Congress 1863 to 1869. He was a member of the committee that accompanied the body of the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln t...o Springfield for burial......Three pages, size 5" x 8", fourth blank page docketed, very good condition, belongs in any Civil War or Lincoln collection......Guaranteed original......$5.00 shipping........Over forty five years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. Payment expected with five days unless other arrangements are made. New York residents add appropriate sales tax. Thank you for looking........
