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January 15-16, 2013 - New York, NY<br />
581 Wool, John E. Union general (1784-1869); celebrated veteran of the War of 1812; heroic general of<br />
the Mexican War; commander, Department of the East when hostilities began, where he helped secure<br />
Hampton Roads for the Union; retired in July, 1862. Interesting Manuscript Letter Signed “John E.<br />
Wool / Major General,” 1 page, 4to, Troy, New York, September 14, 1858. Responding to “Major<br />
Gen’l Augustus Morse / Leominster / Worcester, Mass.” General Wool generously relates: “I have<br />
just returned from celebrating the Anniversary of the battle of Plattsburgh [an important US victory<br />
in 1814] when I had the honor to receive your kind invitation to review your Division...at<br />
the camp of General Wool, near Springfield, Mass. I regret that other engagements will deprive<br />
me of the very great pleasure it would afford me not only to review your Division, but to accompany<br />
the Governor in so pleasing a duty. If I had been notified of your invitation three weeks<br />
earlier I could have complied with your desires. By invitation I leave this evening for Springfield<br />
to attend the National Horse Fair...For giving your Camp the name of General Wool I tender you<br />
my grateful acknowledgments...” Lightly age-toned, with file holes in blank left margin. Mounting<br />
traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Wool in uniform.<br />
(photo - page 76) Est. 200-400<br />
End of Second Session<br />
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