ALS, one page, 8 x 10, March 15, 1841. Tyler, as President-elect, writes to an unnamed recipient, evidently his Secretary of War John Bell. In full: “I cordially unite with Gov. Grimes in the wishes he expresses on the opinion entertained by him relative to Mr. Pleasants. If the Secretary of War can meet his views, I am certain that Mr. Pleasants will be an acquisition to the service.” Bell assumed office as Secretary of War less than two weeks earlier, on March 5; Tyler was inaugurated on April 4. File holes and light intersecting folds, otherwise fine, clean condition. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
