Irish-born Union general (1827-1863) who was a close confidant of President Abraham Lincoln. He led the 69th New York into action at the First Battle of Bull Run (where he was taken prisoner), famously formed the 'Corcoran Legion' of Irish volunteers, and died before the war's end when he was thrown from a runaway horse in Fairfax, Virginia. Civil War-dated ALS, two pages, 4 x 6.25, November 16, 1863. Letter to a colonel, discussing the arrival of fellow Irish-born General Thomas Francis Meagher, who had succeeded Corcoran as commander of the 69th NY after his capture at Bull Run. In full: "I understand that General Meagher will arrive at the station at 11 O.C. A.M. this day. I am going to meet him with escort and will be glad to have the pleasure of your company if you can make it convenient as also Major Butler. I wish you to order the Band to my quarters at 12:30 and have them play on his arrival there. It might be well for as many of your officers as can be spared from duty and can make it convenient to meet him at my quarters on his arrival." In fine condition, with soiling to the first page. A fantastic letter from the month before he was killed.
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