FIVE CIVIL WAR ERA CARTE DE VISITES FOR BANNERMAN, HARRIS, HARTWELL AND ABBOTT FAMILY MEMBERS. All printed by Washington, DC photographers including Bell & Brother and R. W. Addis. Family members identified, two bearing canceled three-cent stamps. Together with nine various personal and business letters to Bannerman family members, including one on Executive Mansion stationery; one dated 1899; one on Department of the Navy/Bureau of Yards and Docks, dated 1902; and others. An 1845 certifcate of approbation; letter from O.M. Clay, Whitehall, KY to O.K. Harris, Esq., Dec. 26, 1875, stating "My state will present my name to the Nat'l Democratic Convention in 1876 as the Nominee for Vice- President. I ask your very favorable consideration", and letter signed G.H. Blaine and dated January 7, 1868, on 40th Congress stationery discussing Blaine's status as an honorary member of the Washington Correspondents' Club. Estimate $300-400
