{"product_id":"rare-sam-houston-signed-handwritten-letter-first-president-of-texas-psa-8-auto","title":"Rare Sam Houston Signed Handwritten Letter First President of Texas! PSA 8 Auto","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d51a01f6-a21f-4477-a513-3125c19f65d4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eRare Sam Houston ALS – PSA\/DNA Certified Handwritten Letter Signed, NM-MT 8 Auto Grade (Metropolitan Hotel, January 31, 1858; Cert. #85797361)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\nAutograph Letter Signed (ALS) by Sam Houston, dated “Metropolitan, 31st Jan 1858,” written entirely in his hand on period paper. The letter is boldly penned in dark ink and signed “Sam Houston” at the conclusion, with a strong, well-formed autograph that has received a PSA\/DNA auto grade of NM-MT 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eThe full transcription reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e“Metropolitan\u003cbr data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\n31st Jan 1858\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eMy dear Sir,\u003cbr data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\nI thank you for your kind note, and sympathies most truly in your (?) Noble bereavement. I have anticipated much pleasure in meeting Lady O’Conor, and yourself, while on my visit to (?) places. I will leave it to you to set the hour for the carraige to call at the Hotel. On Monday I must leave in the early train for Washington.\u003cbr data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\nPlease present my homage to Lady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eYours truly\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\nSam Houston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eMr. C. O’Conor”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThe letter is written from the Metropolitan Hotel in New York, a well-known political and social hub of the era, and is addressed to Charles O’Conor. Houston references an anticipated meeting and expresses courtesy toward O’Conor and his wife, reflecting a cordial personal and professional relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eEncapsulated and authenticated by PSA\/DNA, the label reads:\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n“HANDWRITTEN LETTER\u003cbr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\nSAM HOUSTON\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\nPSA\/DNA CERTIFIED\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\nAUTO GRADE NM-MT 8”\u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\nCertification number: 85797361.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eCondition is excellent, with strong ink contrast, clean paper, and minimal handling wear. The signature is განსაკუთრებით bold and highly desirable for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\nSam Houston (1793–1863) was one of the most significant political and military figures in 19th-century America. He served as President of the Republic of Texas, later as U.S. Senator and Governor of Texas, and was a key leader in Texas’ independence from Mexico. By 1858, Houston was a prominent national figure navigating the increasingly tense political landscape leading up to the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eThe recipient, Charles O’Conor (1804–1884), was among the most influential lawyers in the United States. Known for his constitutional expertise, he later served on the defense team for Jefferson Davis following the Civil War and was nominated for President in 1872 by the Straight-Out Democratic Party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eThis correspondence reflects the interconnected world of elite political, legal, and social figures in antebellum America. Houston’s presence in New York and his meeting with O’Conor underscore the national scope of his influence beyond Texas, as well as his engagement with leading intellectual and political circles of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e\nPSA\/DNA authenticated and encapsulated handwritten letter signed with auto grade NM-MT 8 (Cert. #85797361), securely preserved in a tamper-evident archival holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oqo8gg\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003e\nThis beautifully preserved Sam Houston ALS offers a rare and personal glimpse into the life of a towering American figure, paired with a bold, high-grade signature. Its connection to Charles O’Conor further enhances its historical significance, making it an exceptional piece for collectors of early American, Texas, and political history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3956\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3956\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. 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