Union general who commanded brilliantly at Gettysburg, leading to a Union victory and the turning point of the Civil War. ALS signed 'Geo. C. Meade, Maj. Genl.,' four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Headquarters, Military Division of the Atlantic letterhead, June 13, 1872. Letter to his old army buddy, P. S. Michie. In part, 'This note will be handed to you by Mr. H. Sickels, whom I desire to introduce to you, and ask for your favorable co-operation in the attainment of his object, which is to secure another chance for admission to the academy, he having recently failed his examination in grammar. Mr. Sickles is the son of Genl. H. G. Sickels of this city, who was Col. of a regiment in my brigade in the early part of the war, and who at the close commanded a Brigade of Volunteers in the Army of the Potomacc. The father is a gallant officer and a most dear gentleman and for his sake I hope the boy will have another chance.' In fine condition. Gates was admitted to the Academy three months later and eventually transferred to the 7th Cavalry, one month after Custer's massacre. RRAuction COA.
