Lot 71
Arthur, Chester A. Autograph letter signed ("C.A. Arthur") as Quartermaster General, on State of New York, Quartermaster General's Department stationery, 2½ pages, New York, Oct. 4, 1862. One tear in left margin; third page is written vertically. To Brig. Gen. Hillhouse, Adj Gen. N.Y.S., Albany, recommending that Lieut. Warner, 5th Arty U.S.A. Regulars be appointed Lieut. Col of the 1st N.Y.V. Arty. He expects Gen. Hunt, Chief of Arty of the Army of the Potomac and Gen. McClellan to approve Warner's application. "During my long visit with the Army of the Potomac, when on the banks of the Chicahominy, I staid with Genl Hunt (now Chief of Arty). Lieut Warner was his asst adj. Genl & I saw much of him. He is an excellent officer, cool, steady intelligent & energetic….Warner writes me that if he receives the promotion, he will be detailed upon Genl McClellan's staff as Inspector of Art'y…."
Estimated Value $600 - 900.
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