Salmon P. Chase

AQS on an off-white 4.75 x 7.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, "S. P. Chase, Wash'n Mar. 15, 1871." Chase pens a quote from 'Zenobia; Or, the Fall of Palmyra' by William Ware, in full: "They deserve to lose their liberties, who will not spare time from selfish pursuits to guard them." Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 16 x 13.75. In fine condition, with a light diagonal bend across the top blank area.