Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 5.25, no date. Letter to Navy Secretary John Young Mason. In full: “I send you, with the hope that you will give it a favorable notice, the application of W. H. Myers from a Assistant Pursurship.” Letter is affixed to an identical size sheet. In very good condition, with central vertical fold, pencil notation near top, and scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.
