Lot 74
Breckinridge, John C (1821-75) Vice president of the United States, C.S.A. general and Secretary of War. Autograph Letter Signed ("Jno. C. Breckinridge"), "Hd. Qrs. Depart. W. Va., Apl 12: 64". Written in the third person on one third of a blue, ruled quarto sheet. An inquiry to the C.S.A. Secretary of War, asking clarification on an Act of Congress approved February 17, 1864, which abolished all industrial draft exemptions, except for certain positions. Breckinridge "wishes to know whether the Dept. so construes…Act of Congress appd. Feby 17th 64…to require him to return to their Cos. skilled workmen…and whether he is prohibited from making such details in future. Made this Enquiry in a previous letter but does not think the Secy's reply meets the point." Breckingridge's inquiry is answered in 1½ columns by a Dept. of War official on the same page. Light soiling, else Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.
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