Secretaries Of War, Interior, Commerce -- Five Items

George W. McCrary. ALS, "Geo McCrary," as Secretary of War, to "Dear Doctor," informing him that his mother is better. 1 page, 8vo, "War Department" stationery; stained. Washington, 19 June 1878

James Harlan (2). Signature and date, "Jas Harlan / May 12th 1866," as Secretary of the Interior, on a slip of paper. 2 1/4x5 inches; ALS, "Jas Harlan," as Senator, to E.B. French, thanking him for granting a request that Mr. Burnett is to remain a clerk. 1 page, 8vo, ruled paper, "United States Senate Chamber" stationery; mounted to a larger sheet. Np, 12 May 1866;

Washington, 14 July 1870 William W. Belknap. ALS, "Wm.W. Belknap," as Secretary of War, returning the tickets to Mr. Taylor's lecture [not present]. 2 pages, 8vo, "War Department" stationery, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; remnants of prior mounting at all edges verso. Washington, 9 November 1875

Henry A. Wallace. Brief TLS, "H A Wallace," as Secretary of Commerce, to Sergeant Anton H. Zahm, sending his autograph. 1/2 page, 4to, "Secretary of Commerce" stationery. Washington, 1 August 1945.

Expected age wear, noticeably on two of the items resulting from mounting residue on the verso.  A nice dealer lot.

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