Lot 114
Johnson, Andrew. 17th President of the United States, 1865-1869.
Letter Signed as President. Two pages, Quarto, on Executive Mansion stationery, Washington D.C., August 26, 1867. In this letter President Johnson assigns Brevet Major General Edward R.S. Canby to the command of the Second Military District, created by the Act of Congress, March 2, 1867, and the Military Department of the South, "…embracing the State of North and South Carolina. Canby will be relieving Major General Daniel E. Sickles of his command of the Second Military District. The Secretary of War ad interim will give the necessary instructions to carry this order into effect" Full docketing on verso. Minor age discoloration at top left corner of second page, not affecting the text. Otherwise Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500-UP.
Ex Superior Galleries May 9, 1992 Auction, Lot #208.
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