Civil War-dated ALS, one page, 5 x 8, January 9, 1862. Handwritten letter to Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas regarding an appointment, written from the "Senate Chamber." In part: "Will Genl. Thomas be kind enough to send me a copy of the letter addressed to Col. Carter of the 20 Regiment of Tennessee Vol. in regard to his appointment of Col. Hon. Horace Maynard and myself consulted you and the Secretary of War on Saturday last in reference to it &c. I sent one of the pages with a letter to you on Monday last for a Copy, but presume it has been overlooked or your answer misplaced." Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 21.5 x 24.5. In fine condition.
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