Author and politician who, under the pseudonym Henry Churton, wrote novels about his experiences during Reconstruction. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6, September 9, 1891. Tourgee declines a meeting invitation. In part: “I regret to inform you that there is no reasonable prospect of my being able to attend the meeting of the Army of the Cumberland.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, light overall haloing to text and signature, and staining along bottom edge. RRAuction COA.
