Union general and secretary of war (1829-1890) who holds the distinction of being the only cabinet secretary ever to have been impeached. ALS signed “Wm. W. Belknap,” one page, 5 x 8, War Department letterhead, December 9, 1872. Letter to a general, marked "Confidential," in part: "I enclose a letter I have just received from my sister-in-law, Mrs. Reid, the mother of Harry who is a cadet. It explains itself. The information she gives is the first I have had of the affair, and it embarrasses me very much to be appealed to. I have concluded to send you the letter confidentially with the request that you will return it, with your view of the case." In fine condition.
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