David Ross Locke

Ardent abolitionist and egalitarian, he created "Petroleum V. Nasby"-- the "V" standing for "Vesuvius." When the Civil War broke out, Locke's Nasby letters became an instant success, particularly after their illustration by the popular cartoonist Thomas Nast. Abraham Lincoln was known to postpone cabinet meetings in order to read them aloud, and Gen. U.S. Grant called Nasby "the fourth arm of the service." Locke continued to churn out Nasby letters until the end of 1887, only a few months before his death. Vintage fountain pen signature, "D.R. Locke, Petroleum V. Nasby" on a white 4.5 x 2.75 card. In fine condition.

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