Clem (aka Johnny Shiloh), who began his military career as Grant’s drummer boy, was the youngest soldier in the Union Army, the youngest soldier ever to serve as sergeant in the U.S. Army, and the last Civil War veteran to remain on the army’s active list. ALS signed “Jno. L. Clem,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.5, Army and Navy Club letterhead, November 25, 1922. Clem writes to Mrs. Albee. In part: “I am happy to tell you that the House Pension Committee reported out the Bursum Bill…. You will get $50/month if it passes. It will be a fine Christmas present for the boys and their widows.” In fine condition, with mild toning and usual mailing fold. R&R COA.
