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Chauncey Depew Writes To President Grover Cleveland Concerning A Civil War Officer – Superb Associat

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Chauncey Depew Writes To President Grover Cleveland Concerning A Civil War Officer – Superb Associat
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CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW (1834-1928). Railroad executive; Political figure. Depew was a prominent figure in American business and public life for almost 70 years. He served two terms in the U.S. Senate, but refused to serve in many other important posts when they were offered. A lawyer, Depew worked extensively for the Vanderbilt railroad. LS. 1 page. New York, March 15 1888. On imprinted letterhead of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co., Grand Central Depot. To President Grover Cleveland; “ His Excellency Grover Cleveland, President.My dear Sir: I beg pardon for intruding upon you in such a matter as that about which I write, but I am informed that it is the proper way to place the subject in a channel for review.Anthony Elmendorf served as a captain of Company “G” in the 48th New York Regiment for three years during the war. His widow who is a cousin of mine, applied for a pension. The claim has been rejected in the ground that the Captain’s death was not due to exposure in the service. I think, from my own knowledge of the Captain’s health, that the Pension Office erred in its decision. The claim is No. 353421, of Sarah L Elmendorf, as widow of Anthony Elmendorf, late Captain of Co. “G”, 48, N.Y. Vol. Inf’ty. The request is for a reconsideration of the case.I am, Respectfully and very truly yours, Chauncey M. Depew” A few small edge chinks at right. A fine association of the two.