FRANCIS W. PICKENS
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(1805 - 1869) Civil War Governor of South Carolina during secession and the first year of the war, he retired in 1862 to his plantation. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p.], July 23, 1835, requesting a commission for the son of a friend. . In part: '...Young Mr. Simmons of Charleston, S.C. and the son of Dr. Simmons one of the most eminent physicians of this city, has sought recommendation...for a warrant in the Navy as midshipman. I desire to know if he can be admitted or what the prospect is...' Very light spotting, else fine.
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