Italian priest, founder of the Salesian Society. ALS signed 'Sac. Bosco. Gio,' one page, 5.5 x 8.25, July 27, 1862. Letter, in Italian, to his sponsor, Senator Cotta. In full, 'I want to grant you some prizes from our lottery that will surely be useful for you. Please be so kind to accept 10 red tickets. The lottery will soon be over and I send you our deepest gratitude from myself and my young boys. May God give you health and grace and believe me.' In fine condition, with faint haloing around text. RRAuction COA.
