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Abner Doubleday War-dated ALS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Abner Doubleday War-dated ALS
<B>Abner Doubleday War-dated Autograph Letter Signed Lobbying to be Reassigned From his Post Defending Washington</B></I> Good content A.L.S. "<I>A. Doubleday</B></I>", 2 pp., 5" x 7.75", Washington, D.C., March 2, 1862, to Colonel William H. Christian, Commander Ft. Lyon writing in hopes of transferring out of his appointment as Inspector of Washington's defenses. A despondent Doubleday writes: "<I>I have been shelved for the present by being placed in command of the Forts on this side of the River. My friends are very indignant and as Sec. Stanton did not issue the order they think they can have it changed. You may rest assured I shall use every exertion to go into the Field and as Senators Wade and Chandler & others are disposed to use their influence in my behalf I am not without hopes they may be successful. If so, you may rely upon my obtaining your Regiment…</B></I>" Included is the original transmittal cover addressed in Doubleday's hand and marked "<I>Private</B></I>". <BR><BR>Together with a manuscript copy of Special Orders number 54 as ordered by Major General McClellan. The orders reads, "Brig General Abner Doubleday Volunteer service is assigned to duty as Inspector of the defensive works about Washington, and to the immediate charge of those on the Maryland side." Secretarially signed by McClellan. A great pairing, both documents in near fine condition with soiling to transmittal envelope as commensurate with use.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>) <BR><BR><B>Important notice:<
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