GIDEON WELLES SIGNED FREE FRANK AUTOGRAPH ON COVER CIVIL WAR SECRETARY OF NAVY

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GIDEON WELLES SIGNED FREE FRANK AUTOGRAPH ON COVER CIVIL WAR SECRETARY OF NAVY:
$169.50

An original postal free frank autograph on a mourning cover by GIDEON WELLES [1802-1878], Civil War Secretary of the Navy under President Abraham Lincoln. Enclosed is a letter dated January 20 [circa1863] written on mourning stationery by his wife Mary Jane to a friend regarding Navy Chaplaincy appointments, with additional personal news and gossip.. .. Envelope size 2 3/4\" x 5\", collector pencil notes on reverse, three page letter 4 1/2\" x 7\", folds,overall very good condition, see scans for details,.......Guaranteed original.....$3.00 shipping............

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