{"product_id":"1847-signed-letter-by-thomas-hart-benton","title":"1847 Signed Letter By Thomas Hart Benton","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe signature in the letter is that of Thomas Hart Benton (1782–1858), the longtime U.S. Senator from Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44600909693006,"sku":"EB-326984455267","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_d4fa8091-0818-4485-954d-a3be70c0a7bc.jpg?v=1792408733","url":"https:\/\/thearchiveauthority.com\/products\/1847-signed-letter-by-thomas-hart-benton","provider":"The Archive Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}