Politician and financial genius responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8, August 25, 1846. Letter to a gentleman clarifying his position. In part, 'I never saw General Steuben and did not become a resident of the State till the year 1828, many years after his death. I do not recollect ever to have seen a portrait of him: but I am not the proper person to whom to apply for information on such subject.' In fine condition, with several pencil notations, a bit of light soiling and mounting remnant to left edge. RRAuction COA.
