Lot 113
ANDREW JOHNSON WRITES TO PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN ABOUT A UNION LOYALIST. Written while Johnson was serving as Military Governor of Tennessee (1862-64), an appointment he had received from President Linccoln with orders to re-establish Federal authority in the state, and maintain peace and security pending restoration of civil government. During his tenure, Johnson forcefully rid the state, which had seceeded from the Union on June 8, 1861, of Confederate influence. Three months before this letter, Johnson had already been nominated to replace Vice President Hannibal Hamlin on the November election ticket. (Johnson, a pro-Union Southern Democrat, was chosen to balance the ticket). An interesting letter that confirms Johnson's strong pro-Union sympathies. Letters from one president to another are uncommon in any combination, and are highly desirable to collectors.This is a fine example. Expertly restored at folds, and in Fine condition. 17th President of the United States, 1865-1869.
Letter Signed. One page, two-sided, Octavo, on State of Tennessee Executive Department letterhead, Nashville, September 30, 1864. Written to "His Excellency, Hon. Abraham Lincoln President of the U.S., Washington D.C." Johnson writes to President Abraham Lincoln, in full:
"Please permit me to introduce to you, Mr. Jean. Jos. Sears, a refugee from Morgan County Ala, and now a resident of this city. Mr Sears is a gentleman of integrity and respectability, he is one of the few in that country who stood firm to the Union; any courtesy or kindness you may show him will be bestowed upon a worthy recipient, be appreciated by him, and confer a personal favor upon me. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully, Your Obd't. Serv't. Andrew Johnson Milt. Gov. Tenn."
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Superior Gallery's May 9, 1992 Auction, Lot #207.
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