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Pulling strings for a military appointment

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Pulling strings for a military appointment

LS as president, one page, 4.75 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, August 15, 1866. Letter to an unknown recipient, most likely his Secretary of War. In full, “Mr. Abrams is an applicant for an appointment in the Army of the United States, and is highly recommended. If there is a vacant Lieutenancy in any of the old regiments, the Secretary of War will please confer the appointment upon Mr. Abrams, if it can be done without interfering with any of the recommendations which I have already made.” In fine condition, trimmed in size, with intersecting mailing folds, one vertical fold through first letter of last name of signature. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #318 - Ended February 14, 2007