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Confederate Secretary Of State
Hunter, Robert M.T. (1809-1887). U.S. Senator, Confederate Secretary of State. His profile appears on the CSA $10.00 note. Autograph letter signed, one full page, Feb.28, 1849, To the Honorable John M. Mason, Secretary of the Navy. Hunter writes him asking for a favor regarding a man working in the Navy Department. He writes in part: “I write to suggest to you the case of Mr. Porter Robinson who has temporary assignment in your department. It is a matter of such importance to him to obtain (if it can be done) a permanent place...” Mounting traces on verso otherwise a fine example................ SOLD
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