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Winter Southern Estates- Session I

Wed, Feb 23, 2022 10:00AM EST
Lot 343

General Sherman Signed Letter Dated Dec. 8th 1888

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property from a Savannah, GA Estate

Description:

General Sherman Signed Letter Dated Dec. 8th 1888, signed letter to L. P. Delahoussaye Esq., a prominent confederate soldier, New Orleans, LA, the letter thanking Delahoussaye for his condolances sent after the death of Sherman's wife, dated Dec. 8th 1888, matted and framed with reproduction photograph of General Sherman. Frame size: 19 in. x 25 3/8 in.

Measurements: Height: by sight of letter 8 5/8 in. x Width: 5 1/2 in.

Condition:

Good condition, some creases to letter where previously folded, light toning to paper.