Lot 399
Harrison, Benjamin. Autograph letter signed ("Benj Harrison") as Colonel, 70th Indiana, 1p, 9 x 7½ in., Bowling Green, Ky., 5 Nov. 1862. The future President writes to Adjutant General Laz Noble in Indianapolis regarding the resignations of the captain, a lieutenant (who is under arrest), and the doctor ("I fear his constitution is so impaired by his old habits as to make him unfit for the service.") Harrison notes "We have had about 150 sick & have lost a good many men in the last 10 days. Measles & a malignant form of dysentery are the prevailing diseases. We are desirous of moving on with the 'Grand Army' but have not yet received marching orders." Fine; the two lower corners are trimmed, affecting nothing. Boldly penned and signed.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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