^Lot 185 Stephen A. Douglas

Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the 1858 campaign for the Senate race in Illinois. ANS signed “S. A. Douglas,” one page, lightly-lined, trimmed to 8 x 2.75, February 25, 1847. In full: “Mr. Gibbs will let Mr. Donyerfield have a ticket to the 4th assembly.” Note is affixed to a similar size piece of off-white cardstock. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, and some scattered light soiling and adhesive remnants.