REUBEN FENTON Advocate for Veterans CIVIL WAR ERA CDV

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REUBEN FENTON Advocate for Veterans CIVIL WAR ERA CDV

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Sold Date: 10/22/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

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CARTE DE VISITE (CDV) OF REUBEN E. FENTON.

Reuben Eaton Fenton (1819-1885). Fenton was governor of New York from 1865 to 1868. He also served in the state assembly (1850), the United States Senate (1869-1875) and the United States House of Representatives (1853 to 1855 and 1857 to 1865)...Fenton was one of the founders of the Republican Party and was an advocate against slavery. He was a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Fenton was known as 'the soldiers' friend' for his efforts to help returning Civil War veterans. Fenton worked to remove tuition charges for public education, helped to establish six schools for training teachers, and signed the charter for Cornell University." (wikipedia)

SIZE. Approximately 4 x 2 1/2 inches.

CONDITION. Foxing. Slightly bumped upper corners.

APPEARANCE. Sharp with good tones and great contrast. Foxing is noticeable.

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