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1885 NATHANIEL P. BANKS Clipped Signature Card & Engraved Photo ~ Major General/Massachusetts Governor ** The Autograph/Signature of NATHANIEL P. (PRENTISS) BANKS has NOT been authenticated. NATHANIEL P. BANKS (1816-1894)
° Millworker, Attorney, Major-General, Governor, Politician
° Governor of Massachusetts
° Congressman from Massachusetts
° Speaker of the House of Representatives
° President of the Illinois Central Railroad
° Appointed Major-General, by President Lincoln, at the outbreak of the Civil War** There are two (2) pieces with this item:
° Clipped Signature Card
° Engraved Photo CONDITION:
The Clipped Signature Card had been affixed to a piece of paper from a previous owner. Edge ware is moderate and corners have moderate rounding and crushing. There is a heavy fold line in the middle. Overall creases are moderate. Soiling/darkening is moderate. The Engraved Photo has a piece of translucent protective paper affixed to the right side of the photo. Edge ware is moderate and corners have moderate rounding and crushing. Overall creases are moderate. Soiling/darkening is moderate and heavier along the borders. Please look at the pictures closely to get a more accurate description of the item. Thank you for looking and please email with any questions.