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Civil War-dated AES as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 7.5 x 6.5, August 17, 1861. Lengthy handwritten endorsement by President Lincoln, replying to a letter from Generals Lorenzo Thomas and William B. Franklin concerning Captain Alexander J. Dallas III. Lincoln writes, in full: "I repeat that if Adjutant Genl. Thomas is reasonably well satisfied that Capt. Dallas was rejected by the Senate through misappre[hen]sion of facts, he is to be re-appointed. It is the opinion of the Adjutant General, and of Genl. Franklin, as shown by what they have written written [sic] within, that he is a good officer."
In a statement signed by Lorenzo Thomas, "L. Thomas, Adjt. Genl," he affirms that Capt. Dallas "was assiduous in the performance of his duties." On the reverse is the conclusion of Franklin's letter, signed "W. B. Franklin, Brig. Gen.," offering his opinion that "by the rejection of Mr. Dallas the Country loses the services of an excellent officer. In very good to fine condition, with toning along the professionally reinforced fold directly beneath the signature.
The grandson of statesman Alexander J. Dallas, Capt. Alexander J. Dallas III he was appointed midshipman in the US Navy on March 24, 1846, serving as an aide to Commodore Perry during the Mexican War (1847-48) before being discharged on June 12, 1851. With the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted as a private in Company H, 3rd District of Columbia Infantry Battalion on April 27, 1861, and was discharged on June 11, 1861 to accept a federal commission. He was appointed Captain, 12th United States Infantry to date from May 14, 1861. He saw action at Antietam on September 17, 1862, and was brevetted major for gallant and meritorious services at Petersburg, Virginia, in July 1864.
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