Union Army general (1809-1890) who participated at Bull Run, Battle of Cross Keys, and Jackson's Valley Campaign. Civil War-dated ALS signed “Rob. C. Schenck,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, Head-Quarters First Division Army of Virginia letterhead, August 5, 1862. Handwritten letter to Governor William A. Buckingham of Connecticut, lobbying for the promotion of Captain Fish. In part: "It will gratify you to hear, as it relieves me to be able to inform you, that Major Lyon has determined to resign; his resignation to take effect on the 10th inst. It is unnecessary now to go into the causes & influences which have led him finally to this conclusion. The reason assigned is his continued illness.
I shall take measures now for getting the battalion together, with a view to putting it, if we can, on a better footing & increasing its efficiency. Will you permit me to say that I think you can contribute largely to this by the appointment of Capt. Fish to succeed the Major's command. I believe his promotion would do much to restore a good state of feeling among both officers & men, the general confidence of both of whom he has." In fine condition.
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