Union general (born 1821) who led troops at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, where he was wounded on the second day of fighting (July 2, 1863) and died on the following day. Civil War-dated ALS signed “S. K. Zook, Col. 57th N.Y.V.,” 8 x 10, engraved State of New York, Quartermaster General's Department letterhead, January 13, 1862. Handwritten letter to Surgeon General S. O. Vanderpool, in full: “My Major writes me that Dr. Leach has resigned his position as Surgeon of my reg’t. I also hear that Col. Weeks’ reg’t is to be consolidated with the 12th Vols. which will release his Surgeon, Burky. In that case I should feel very greatly obliged if you could possibly appoint Burky as Surgeon of the 57th.” Zook adds a postscript and initials at the conclusion: “I am here on sick leave – having had another attack of rheumatism. S. K. Z.” In fine condition.
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