Endorsement, “Respectfully referred by the President to the Hon., the Attorney General, Jno. G. Nicolay, Priv. Sec., March 6th, 1865,” on the reverse of the second integral page of a letter of recommendation addressed to President Lincoln, one page both sides, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, February 24, 1865. In part: “It offerds [sic] me great pleasure to recommend to your favorable consideration Col. A. J. Fletcher…He was driven from his home, lost all his property on account of his Loyalty to the Govt…he is an able and good man, and is entitled to great credit for his manly and patriotic action since the commensement [sic] of the rebellion. Col. Fletcher is a fine Lawyer and in my judgment well qualified for the position of District Attorney of the United States.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, some mild soiling, and a couple pencil notations. RRAuction COA.
