[ Autographs ] David G. Farragut L.S. with rank as Admiral, 1p. 8vo., New York, Dec. 2, 1869 to E. M. Benjamin. In part: '...It was not my intention to embarrass you by withholding the money, but it was simply because I had not the statement... I wished to avail myself of the fall of gold, to purchase. I sent you yesterday an additional five thousand (E5,000 dollars...' Farragut also asks the gentleman to submit his estimate for the building of a stable. Nicely double-mattedwith an engraving and framed.