Handwritten endorsement by Pickett, unsigned, penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him by 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Gamble Pitcher, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 10, 1848. Pitcher writes, in full "I have the honor to apply for a leave of absence for the purpose of accompanying a party of gentlemen, who are going to visit the cavo near Cuanavaca. You will do me a favour by laying this before the authority competent to grant it, at your earliest opportunity." Pickett adds his endorsement on the reverse: "Tacubaya, Mex, May 10th 1848, T. E. Pitcher 2nd Lieut. 8th Infantry, Application for leave." The leave was approved with the help of Captain Collinson R. Gates. In very good to fine condition, with light staining affecting the first few words, and light toning along folds.
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