Alabama Claims letter signed H.G. Wells Presiding Justice, CSS Alabama 1882 - $2,600 - (Myrtle Beach, SC)
A letter from the Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims, Washington,D.C., dated December 13, 1882, and signed by the presiding Justice H. G. Wells. The Alabama Claims Commission was established to deal with the wartime destruction of the United States merchant vessels by the Confederate States raider CSS Alabama that had been built and outfitted in England. The claims levied against the British because of their involvement resulted in over two decades of court arguments following the cessation of hostilites between the United States of American and the Confederate States of America. This original letter has been on display in our South Carolina Civil War Museum for over a decade. The condition is excellent without any tears or distortions of the ink or foxing of the paper. The folding creases on the outside of the letter are soiled. We have maintained it under the proper lighting conditions and atmospheres to prevent aging. If you have questions or wish to make an offer, please make contact. We do not ship internationally. Return policy....All antique and collectible items are sold "As Is"; and returns will not be accepted on those items sold as antique due to the fragile nature of these items. If you, the buyer, have a concern about an antique item, contact us directly. We have marketed historical antiques since 1972 and attempt to describe them correctly. But, as collectors, each of us see things differently at times. We will attempt to work out any differences of opinion with you direct. Items sold in the package as new or modern items are subject to the following return policy. These are acceptable for returns if the method stated below is followed. Returns require notification to us by the buyer before shipping. Buyer is responsible for shipping and returning the product to us in good order accompanied by the original packaging. Seller will determine that the item is the original item shipped to the buyer and if antique, not injured or altered in any mann…
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