Lot 320
Five Union Generals. John Henry Martindale ALS ("J.H. Martindale"), 2 pages, 8 x 5 in., Sandy Hill Wash Co N.Y., Aug. 20, 1861, to Gen. Marsena R. Patrick, recommending the son of an old friend who "has been devoting careful attention to 'Hardee's tactics'" to be Captain of a company he has been raising for the war.
Solomon Meredith ALS ("S. Meredith"), 1 page, 9¾ x 7¾ in., Avenue House, Washington, Oct. 25, 1862, to D.N. Berg, relaying the delay in receiving his own commission as Brig. Gen. and recommending that Berg secure a commission from Gov. Morton, then be transferred to Meredith's staff. Paper loss at upper left does not affect text.
David Hunter ALS ("D.Hunter"), 1 page, 8 x 5 in., Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 9, 1862, to an unidentified recipient: "It gives me great pleasure to comply with your request."
William Buel Franklin ALS ("W.B. Franklin"), 1 page, 9¾ x 7¾ in., Headquarters U.S. Forces, Western La. Grand Encore La, April 15, 1864, to Admiral David D. Porter: "I have received your two notes of this date. I have ordered the bridge to be opened at once. The wagons will be turned over to Lt. Comr. Selfridge to-morrow morning as you request."
David McMurtrie Gregg ALS ("D MM Gregg"), 1 page, 4¼ x 5 in., Chestnut Hill, Pa, May 18, 1865, to an unidentified Colonel: …I have the honor to subscribe myself with the rank I bore at the date of my resignation from the U.S.Service." (5 items).
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.
Christie's New York, June 9, 2004, lot 341.
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