The descendants of Salmon P. Chase may be interested in knowing that a letter written by him is being auctioned off by Butterfields & Butterfields and Dunnings. The auction is May 27 and will be held simutaneously in L.A., S.F. and Elgin, IL with previews prior to that date. More information at www.Butterfields.com where you can check in out in their Books and Manuscripts auction. Rex