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Very Scarce A.l.S. John Reagan, CSA Postmaster General
REAGAN, John H. (1818-1905). Confederate Postmaster General (1861-1865). Served as Confederate Postmaster General for the entire term of President Jefferson Davis. Senator (D) from Texas. Autograph letter signed, one very full page on the letterhead of the United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Dated March 8, 1891. Reagan resigned from the Senate two days after this letter was written. Reagan writes to Hon. J (ohn) G (allatin) Kearby at Wills Point, Texas. Reagan writes: “My Dear Sir, I send you the Congressional Record, 1st Session, 51st Congress, Twelve volumes. Please advise me at Palestine, Texas, when it reaches you. By reference to the general index, volume 12, you will see the number and variety of subjects which occupied my attention during that session. Very truly your friend, John H. Reagan.” Together with original United States Senate envelope, with a US 2-cent stamp postmarked Washington, DC MAR 8, 91. Letter in near fine condition.........$1650.00
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