ALS as president, one page, 5 x 7.75, Washington, February 14, 1837. Letter to his Secretary of War Benjamin Butler. In full: “My mind was so occupied with various subjects today, that I forgot to name to you the medal for Genl Riply [sic]—he called today, is to call tomorrow on me; will you have the goodness to have inquiry made of those who are charged with attention to the resolution of Congress on this subject, when it will be ready for delivery, that I may make known to him its progress; & if anything, what has delayed its completion.” The reverse of the second integral page is addressed by Jackson to “B. F. Butler Esqr., Secretary of War.” In fine condition, with light intersecting mailing folds and a small area of paper loss to edge of second page. Ripley commanded the Second Brigade during the War of 1812, and was blamed for losing British guns after the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. Ripley would go so far as to demand a court martial to clear his name. After his military service, he went on to have a career in politics. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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