Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. ALS in pencil, one lightly lined page, both sides, 5 x 8, January 13, 1866. Letter to General George Henry Thomas, in part: “I am induced by the reports that I have heard, of your kindly feeling towards me, to write to you to ask a favor. It is no less than to ask you to use your influence with the Governor of Tennessee in securing the vote of that state for me as President of the Mobile and Ohio Rail Road. I think that I am a good organiser, and will able to control large organisations, and am well suited by education tastes and habits for such a position. I believe that Governor Brownlow has the magnanimity to lay aside all feeling growing out of political errors, and to do justice to any claims that may be brought before him. If it is not inconsistent with your views and opinions, I ask of you the favor to bring my case before His Excellency in a favorable light. It is with him to say how the vote of the State shall be cast. I inclose a copy of a letter recently received from…Lt. Gen. Grant. Please excuse this note as I cannot use a pen with my left hand with any facility.” In fine condition, with light toning along one edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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