Author: LIVINGSTON, Leonidas F. (1832-1911) Title: Typed Letter Signed
Description: This Confederate Army soldier became a Georgia political leader and state legislator, serving as a Democrat in the U.S. Congress from 1891 to 1911. TLS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 10 March 1910. Addressed to John O. Walker. Near fine. Faint original folds; singe discreet staple hole at upper left. On letterhead of the "Committee on Appropriations," Livingston tells this Floridian that "I am in favor of the [Telepost] bill and will do all in my power to have it passed by Congress. The District Committee reported the measure favorably yesterday and I hope will call it up in the House the next District day.." This important communications bill granted the Telepost Telegraph Company the right of way. Nicely signed in brown ink. .
Keywords: Government & Politics
Price: US$ 50.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 44033
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