Congratulating William Pennington on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives, an autograph letter, signed 2 February 1860, from Truman Woodruff of St. Louis.
4to. 1-page, approximately 125 words. Folded, but very good. An excellent political letter from a partisan Missouri Republican, in full: "We Republicans of this city congratulate you in your success in being elected Speaker - give us your hand! I am personally a stranger to you, but by reputation I...... More