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ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 21, 1861. Handwritten letter to "The President," James Buchanan, in part: "I feel much interest in the fortunes of Lt. Drum of the 4th Artillery—having been drawn to him in the first instance by my admiration of the intrepid valour of his brother Capt. Drum who fell before the gates of Mexico, a more glorious death a soldier never died. Since I have known him intimately in my intercourse with the officers at Old Point my appreciation of his own merits has been of a high order…A vacancy has been caused in the Adjutant General's department by the resignation of Major Day and I sincerely hope that you may find it in your power to confer the vacancy to Lt. Drum. You will never regret it I am well convinc'd." In fine condition.
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