Union general (1836–1910) who served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, noted for distinguished service in the cavalry. ALS signed “W. Merritt, Major General, U. S. Army,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Chicago, February 19, 1903. Brief letter to a gentleman. In full: “I comply with your request with pleasure. I am greatly in hopes that this is what you wanted.” In fine condition, with single vertical and horizontal folds, the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and a few scattered tack holes. RR Auction COA.
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