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John Tyler

“Something valuable might accrue to the public,” Tyler states to a cabinet member

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“Something valuable might accrue to the public,” Tyler states to a cabinet member

ALS, undated but as president, one page, 5 x 8. Letter to Secretary of War John Bell. In full, “Will you at some moment of leisure give to Mr. Woodside an interview, on what might be better, direct the head of the Engineers bureau to have such interview, and report its result. I think it well to look into such matters Mr. W. has in hand, as something valuable might accrue to the public.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold through a single letter of signature, paperclip impression to left edge, and a few small edge tears, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #330 - Ended February 13, 2008