Lot 87
Letter From A Former Confederate Soldier. One-page letter on "Confederate States Of America, General Post Office Department, Auditor's Office" letterhead, written by T.M. Randolph, Sherman, Texas, September 1, 1866. To Capt. D.D. Porter, Clarksville, Texas, asking for Porter's help in getting back "five Dollars in Green Backs" that Randolph had loaned to another hard-on-his-luck former soldier who had promised to repay the money by return mail, but did not. "Please attend to it for me Capt. as I am harder press for a little money than I ever was in my life…." Light toning. With transmittal envelope bearing a 3¢ U.S. stamp. How ironic that this Confederate captain should have the same initials and last name as Union Admiral D.D. Porter, who was so important to the Union.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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