Washington, D. C., December 5, 1851, one page, oblong (4 x 7.25 in.), to Mr. Henry I. Simmons, n.p., reading, "Dear Sir, In compliance with your request I send you my Autograph. Yours truly S. A,. Douglas."

Stephens, "the Little Giant," is best known for his heated debates with Abraham Lincoln before and during the 1860 presidential campaign.

Two fold creases, else very good condition.