Union general (1810-1895) who commanded a brigade at the First Battle of Bull Run, saw action at Seven Pines, Savage's Station, and Harrison's Landing. He was removed from command by General John Dix after his retreat at Gettysburg. ALS signed “E. D. Keyes,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9, February 28, 1848. Letter to Major G. H. Crosman, a quartermaster at Philadelphia, written from West Point. In part: "It will be quite impossible for me to go to New York until the boats commence to run regularly so that I can get back the same say; as I have no assistant and my class must stand still if I am not here to attend to it. You or I might, however, write to Mr. Kayser, and in a few lines let him know the conditions upon which the leases are to be made, and to inform him that the full power of attorney will soon be forthcoming. If you write please ask him to refer to the deeds to see that things we are forbidden to erect…I supposed, on account of the higher rate of interest in Missouri, that the notes might be higher there on leases. If we could get a fair price would it not be as well to sell as to lease…I am willing however to leave the whole matter to Mr. Kayser's judgement." Addressed on the reverse of the second integral sheet in Keyes's hand. In very good condition, with the bottom of the letter trimmed off, areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.
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