James Longstreet                                                                                                  Autograph Letter Signed                                                                                              Autograph Letter Signed, 7.75" x 9.75", while serving as an official appointee during the Presidential term of Ulysses S. Grant, reporting on an estimate for an engineering project to the Louisiana State Auditor. "New Orleans, La., Nov. 25th 1873.  Chas. Clinton, Esqr., State Auditor.  Sir, I have your favor of the 8th inst[ant].  In reply I have to say that upon a complete examination of the report of the Commission of Engineers, I find that our total of cubic yards in our formed estimate may with great risk be reduced to 730,000; and I shall take pleasure in so recommending when our Commission meets on Monday the 1st Proximo.  If the Commission agrees upon this estimate, or this reduction of our estimate it will be duly reported to you, in detail, as soon as the Commission votes.  I am Very Respectfully Your Ob[edien]t Serv[an]t, James Longstreet, Com[missione]r for the State." Autograph: James Longstreet Document Type: Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) Framed Dimensions: 19" w x 15 1/4" h Price: SOLD Shipping/Handling:   Please note: When you add an item to your cart, the price includes DOMESTIC shipping and handling fees. Email us for INTERNATIONAL rates prior to buying. You can pay by Paypal or your own credit card. For more information, please review our terms and policies on our FAQ's page. Home - Historical Figures - Civil War - James Longstreet