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Douglas, Catherine : Autograph Letter Signed - Catherine Douglas to Mrs. George Douglas Ramsay, 1841

Original letter handwritten in black ink on beige paper. Signed, "Most Sincerely, Catherine Douglas." Datelined January 27, 1841 in Rosehall [in Glasgow, Scotland]. 7 1/2" x 9 1/4." Four pages. Letter is very clean and intact except for age toning, slight offsetting and "ink bleed-through," a small chip in lower-right corner of third page (may have resulted in the loss of one word), and a few horizontal and vertical fold lines. A Very Good copy. A letter from Catherine Douglas to Mrs. George Douglas Ramsay, also known as Eliza Ramsay (nee Gales; 1815-1891). Eliza's husband, George Douglas Ramsay (1802-1882) was a Brigadier General of the United States Army and the 6th Chief Ordnance Officer of the U.S. Army. George was a career soldier who entered West Point at the young age of 12. He graduated from West Point in 1820 and retired in 1870. He is perhaps best-known for his service during the Civil War and for commanding the Washington Arsenal during the early days of the war. Catherine Douglas (?-1847) was likely a relative of George and Eliza. In her letter, Catherine writes to Eliza about a wide range of family news. She also writes, "I must congratulate you & Capt. Ramsay on Genl. Harrison being elected President of the United States, as it will give so much pleasure to both of you, as well as to all our Friends [... ] in every respect [he] will act very differently from Jackson & Van Buren.". Manuscript. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

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