Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts

Signature and Inscription.

BROWN, Albert Gallatin (1813-80).

This two-term Mississippi governor (1844-48) and senator (1854-61) of flawless reputation for integrity and oratory resigned the U.S. Senate and was elected to the Confederate Senate, serving until the war's end; he also served as captain of Company H in the 18th Mississippi Infantry. Superbly large and handsome "Corona F. College. / From / Hon. A.G. Brown / U.S.S." in brown ink on a 5 3/4" X 3½" slip (neatly tipped to slightly larger sheet), n.p., n.y. Near fine. Slightest bit of mild age toning. A bold and striking example. Item #30550

Price: $100.00