Sold For $250
*Includes Buyers Premium
Union general (1807-1864) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and was killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness. Civil War-dated ALS, signed "Jas. S. Wadsworth," one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, Headquarters Military District of Washington letterhead, April 29, 1862. Letter of recommendation to a gentleman, in part: "My friend Mr. Fitzhugh was obliged to decline entering the service on account of his health. I return the Corr'n. you very kindly sent him. I shall esteem it as a great favour if you will give this in a similar appointment to F. W. Backus of Rochester. He is now serving as a volunteer on the staff of Brig. Genl. Whipple who commands on the other side of the river under me. Mr. Backus is a most meritorious officer, and invaluable to Genl. Whipple. If you can give him a commission please send it to me, and as soon as convenient. I send you a list of the New York Regts. under my command—or a portion of them. If you prefer it send Mr. Backus a com'n. in any of them. He is justly entitled to a Captain's Com'n. but will be content with the rank of 1st Lt." Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
(inquire for price)
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
Third-party authentication service applies only to signatures and handwriting, and does not cover the addition of sketches, artwork, musical quotations, etc.
