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  • Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, Autograph Signed Letter to William L. Marcy, Secretary of War, 1846

Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, Autograph Signed Letter to William L. Marcy, Secretary of War, 1846

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Autographed Signed Letter, dated Oct 8, 1846. "Dear Governor Marcy, Farewell, Shake with ague; quarrel with quartermasters, take Saltillo; take San Luis, conquer a peace; give Scott no time to eat his soup; open your heart to the Barnburners; enjoy the delights of the opportunities you are exposed, but amidst vexations & duties always remember with regard your old friend George Bancroft." / "Write to me..."

On reverse, "Geo Bancroft / Farewell on leaving U.S. for England."

1 pg.; embossed letterhead. 7.25" x 9" folded sheet. Some staining along right edges, fold lines.
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