Simon Cameron Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
SIMON CAMERON
Born: March 8, 1799 in Maytown, Pennsylvania
Died: June 26, 1889 in Maytown, Pennsylvania
Died: June 26, 1889 in Maytown, Pennsylvania
Biography
Simon Cameron (1799-1889), was Senator from Pennsylvania (Democrat, 1845-1849; Republican, 1857-1861, 1867-1877) and, during the American Civil War, Lincoln's Secretary of War (1861-1862). He was also a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1860, which Lincoln won on the third ballot.
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SIMON CAMERON He signs autograph in brown ink Signature: "Simon Cameron", 1p, 5½x4¼. Cameron (1799-1889, born in Maytown, Pennsylvania) was Senator from Pennsylvania (Democrat, 1845-1849; Republican, 1857-1861, 1867-1877) and, during the American Civil War, Lincoln's Secretary of War (1861-1862). read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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SIMON CAMERON He signs receipt of an $833 draft, to serve as guaranty for a bank loan Autograph Document signed: "Simon Cameron Cash[ier?], 1page, 7¾x5½. Middleton (Pennsylvania), 1849 July 26. In full: "Received of A. J. Glossbrenner a draft drawn by Joseph C. read more...Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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SIMON CAMERON Document allocating shares in the Pottsville Gas Company, also signed fellow investors A. J. Glossbrenner and Alex Small Document signed: "Simon Cameron", "A. J. Glossbrenner", "Alexr Small", 1 page, 8x6½.No place, 1849 April 15. read more...Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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SIMON CAMERON An elder Cameron writes to a friend in the hospital - 1887 Autograph Letter Signed: "Simon Cameron", 1p, 5x8. Harrisburg, 1887 March 14. To William B. Fordney, Lancaster, Pa., promising "to meet Duffy at your hospital room" on Friday. read more...Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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SIMON CAMERON ALS sending a referral Autograph Letter signed: "Simon Cameron" as US Senator, 1 page, 4¾x7¼. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1867 May 5. He has marked the letter Private". To A. J. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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SIMON CAMERON At 90, he writes of sending a case of wine to an old frined Autograph Letter Signed: "Simon Cameron", 1p, 5x8. Harrisburg (Pa.), 1889 May 7. To Col. William B. Fordney, Lancaster, Pa. In full: "How are you my good old Friend. read more...Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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SIMON CAMERON Signed Autograph Letter as Pennsylvania State Printer (1827), impatiently demanding a shipment of paper Autograph Letter signed: "S. Cameron", 1 page, 8x9¾. Harrisburg, 1827 May 16. read more...Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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SIMON CAMERON Signed Autograph Letter (1888), inviting a friend for a luncheon and an overnight visit Autograph Letter signed: "Simon Cameron", 2 pages, 10x8 (front and verso). Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1888 June 16. To "My dear old friend" [William Fordney]. read more...Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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SIMON CAMERON As Secretary of War, he writes to Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy Autograph Letter Signed: "Simon Cameron", 1½p, 5x8, front and verso. Harrisburg, 1864 November 6. To Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. In full: "The bearer, Mr. H.W. read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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SIMON CAMERON Clipped signature of Simon Cameron, affixed to an index card Clipped signature "Simon Cameron". 2¾x¾ signature affixed to 3x1 and 5¼x3 cards. Typed caption on larger card: "Simon Cameron, Harrisburg, Pa. read more...Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SIMON CAMERON About passing laws "which prevent cruelty to our 'dumb friends'". Manuscript LS: "Simon Cameron" as U.S. Senator, 1p, 5¼x8. Washington, 1872 April 20. To William F. Pettit, Philadelphia. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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SIMON CAMERON In the first months of war, War Secretary informs soldier of his appointment by President Lincoln. Partly Printed LS: "Simon Cameron" as Lincoln's Secretary of War, 1p, 8x10. War Department, Washington, 1861 September 19. To Henry W. Smith. read more...Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
