Here is a great item especially if you live in Georgetown, S.C.  This ALS, all in the hand of S.C. Gov. Pickens, would be great for additional research.  Who as this “Collector” of the port of Georgetown and what eventually happened to him?  What was his “treason”?  The letter is in fine condition… perfect for framing and a fine example of the grouping of letters that were taken from the State House in 1865 before it was burned. 

#CG159 - Price $225

                                Transcription:

State of South Carolina,

                                               Executive Department,

                                                                                        7 June 1861

To Atty. Genl. Haynes

                                Sir

                                   The Collector of the port of Georgetown had been imprisoned
for months on charge of treason.  Perhaps you ought to order him removed
elsewhere for trial as soon as possible, and at least removed from his present
place of confinement.

                                              Respectfully,

                                                                 F. W. Pickens