1847 Signed Letter By Thomas Hart Benton
The signature in the letter is that of Thomas Hart Benton (1782–1858), the longtime U.S. Senator from Missouri.
The content of the letter discusses the receipt of a previous letter (dated the 27th) and the hope that "Mr. Miltre's" note has been put into a negotiable form for discount. Gaulton mentions having inquired about the price of "soldiers warrants" but finding no fixed rate, noting that transactions depend on the parties involved. He suggests a check on N. Y. will be the best method for a remittance, even if he has to pay some exchange, and leaves the final decision to the recipient's best judgment.
The letter's content, mentioning the sale of "soldiers warrants" and general financial matters, is consistent with the type of correspondence handled by a prominent U.S. Senator in Washington D.C. in 1847, particularly given his involvement with the Mexican-American War and issues of westward expansion during that period.
The signature in the letter is that of Thomas Hart Benton (1782–1858), the longtime U.S. Senator from Missouri.
The content of the letter discusses the receipt of a previous letter (dated the 27th) and the hope that "Mr. Miltre's" note has been put into a negotiable form for discount. Gaulton mentions having inquired about the price of "soldiers warrants" but finding no fixed rate, noting that transactions depend on the parties involved. He suggests a check on N. Y. will be the best method for a remittance, even if he has to pay some exchange, and leaves the final decision to the recipient's best judgment.
The letter's content, mentioning the sale of "soldiers warrants" and general financial matters, is consistent with the type of correspondence handled by a prominent U.S. Senator in Washington D.C. in 1847, particularly given his involvement with the Mexican-American War and issues of westward expansion during that period.