Bold ALS signed twice, "Jeffer. Davis," one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 26, 1856. Handwritten letter to John W. French, in part: "For the reasons set forth in the endorsement and a desire to save you from any annoyance I determined to send the application of Mr. Sprole to the Engt. bureau. The following is a copy of the endorsement made on the letter of Mr. S." Signed below by Davis, who goes on to pen a copy of his endorsement: "The period asked for being indefinite I think it proper to say that the duties of the Professor would not permit him for more than a very short period to have less than the undivided possession of his quarters, and the interest of the Academy being paramount it is deemed better that the application should be decided by the Superintendent than be left to the generosity and kindness of the Professor." This is also signed at the conclusion. In fine condition. William T. Sprole was Chaplain of the Military Academy at West Point and Professor of Geography, History, and Ethics from March 2, 1847, until August 16, 1856, when he was replaced by John W. French.
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