Union commander nicknamed Old Fuss and Feathers for his love of military pageantry. ALS, four pages on two lightly-lined adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, May 12, 1862. Letter to Secretary of War Stanton. In part, 'I respectfully invite you attentions to the merits of Colo. Barnes...I know nothing of his particular services in this campaign; but, judging frim his fine conduct on other occasions, I do not doubt it has been excellent. He was with me in the Blackhawk War and at the suppression of the S. C. revolt of 1832-3...I know him to be a patriot, a man of talents and honor, and if there be a vacancy for a brigadier general...I trust it may be conferred on him.' Scattered light toning and a vertical mailing fold, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
