American military officer (1830-1882) who, despite earning the sobriquet 'Hero of Little Round Top' for his actions at Gettysburg, was humiliated when General Philip Sheridan removed him from command after Warren's supposedly ineffective performance at Five Forks. Civil War-dated ALS signed “G. K. Warren,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, August 9, 1862. Letter to Samuel Higgins in New York, written from the headquarters of the 5th New York Volunteers. In full: "I have just received your letter of the 5th inst. in relation to the promotion of Serg't Marsh. He is a most worthy and deserving man and I am glad to hear through you that his attachment to this regiment is so great as to make him decline promotion in another…There are so many candidates for promotion here that a great many must be disappointed if they rely upon promotions in this regiment. Sergt. Marsh is deserving of promotion and I would be most gratified to learn that Governor Morgan had appointed him in some of the new regiments where the thorough drill and experience in campaigning and fighting he has had would render him an invaluable acquisition." In fine condition, with intersecting folds.
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