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    • STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS - Current Bid: $100.00
      Mar. 30, 2011

      STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS - Current Bid: $100.00

      Est: $150 - $200

      STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS (1813 - 1861) American politician who drafted the Kansas-Nebraska bill, most remembered for his memorable debates with Abraham Lincoln throughout Illinois. Manuscript D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Washington, May 31, 1854, a sight draft paying Douglas $2,000.00, boldly signed by him on verso. Light wear to edges, a bit toned at folds, otherwise very good condition. Offered together with John C. Breckinridge's 1860 running mate, JOSEPH LANE (1801 - 1881) A.D.S. 1p. 8vo., [Washington], Feb. 4, 1856 requesting the Sergeant at Arms of the House "...pay Hon. Albert Rust one hundred dollars and charge yr obt servt..." Fine condition. Together, two pieces.

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    • DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.
      Feb. 25, 2007

      DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.

      Est: $150 - $200

      STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS (1813-1861) American politician who drafted the Kansas-Nebraska bill, most remembered for his memorable debates with Abraham Lincoln throughout Illinois. A.L.S. as Congressman, 3pp. 4to., Quinsy [?], Sept. 14, 1845 to Congressman John A. McClernand (1812-1900), in part: "...You have doubtless watched the progress of the war waged against us and our colleagues by Walter[?] Force & Co. Failed in this base attempt to [illeg.] me as an instrument against my colleagues they now seek to reek [sic] their vengeance on my head...They have changed their tactics recently still the object being the same. They seek to destroy the whole delegation, but wish to divide & sue one half against the other. Hence the articles in the Register about the Harbor Revenues...My constituents are satisfied & so are yours if I may judge from the evidences I have had of public sentiment...Thy house already done all the corn they sow. I am for making no terms with them. They have commenced the war & destracted [sic] the party and now let them take the consequences... Of course our correspondence will be strictly confidential...". Small loss from seal tear affects a few words of text, a few minor toned spots, usual folds, otherwise very good. $150-200

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    • (DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.)
      Jun. 04, 2006

      (DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.)

      Est: $75 - $100

      936. (STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS) (1813-1861) American politician who drafted the Kansas-Nebraska bill, most remembered for his memorable debates with Abraham Lincoln throughout Illinois. Carte-de-visite photograph showing Douglass in a bust portrait. A tad light, else very good. Backstamp by McLee's, Philadelphia. $75-100

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    • DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.
      Jun. 05, 2005

      DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.

      Est: $75 - $100

      833. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS Subscription and signature removed from a letter, double-matted with a portrait and set into a gilt wood frame. One letter a bit blurred, else very good. $75-100

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    • DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.
      Jun. 05, 2005

      DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A.

      Est: $75 - $100

      832. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS (1813-1861) American politician who drafted the Kansas-Nebraska bill, most remembered for his memorable debates with Abraham Lincoln throughout Illinois. Manuscript L.S., 3pp. 8vo., Washington, July 17, 1859 very politely declining an invitation to address a committee. Chip in top margin of second page, folds, else very good. From the personal collection of Union officer and diarist ELISHA HUNT RHODES (1842-1917). $75-100

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