Governor William Alfred Buckingham Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GOVERNOR WILLIAM ALFRED BUCKINGHAM
Born: May 28, 1804 in Lebanon, Connecticut
Died: February 05, 1875 in Norwich, Connecticut
Biography
William Buckingham (1804-1875) was Governor of Connecticut during the American Civil War (1858-1866). A strong supporter of Abraham Lincoln, he hosted Lincoln when Lincoln campaigned in Connecticut, and a personal friendship formed between them. After leaving office, he was elected to the U.S. Senate on March 4, 1869, as a Republican, and served until 1875. Earlier Buckingham was the Mayor of Norwich, Connecticut as a Whig from 1849-1850 and again 1856-1857. The ship USS Governor Buckingham is named after him.
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GOVERNOR WILLIAM ALFRED BUCKINGHAM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/29/1874 - HFSID 344471This handwritten letter introducing his predecessor to the American Minister in Paris is signed by the Connecticut Governor a year before his death Autograph letter signed: "Wm. A. Buckingham" in black ink. 7¾x9¾. Norwich, Connecticut, June 29, 1874.Price: $340.00
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GOVERNOR WILLIAM ALFRED BUCKINGHAM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 3153Small slip of ruled paper signed "Yours Truly" by William Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut during the American Civil War Autograph sentiment signed "Yours Truly/WmABuckingham". 5x2½ ruled paper.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
