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FITZ-JOHN PORTER: ALS AND ADS

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FITZ-JOHN PORTER: ALS AND ADS
<B>FITZ-JOHN PORTER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED AND AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED.</B></I> One page, Quarto, dated July 25, 1895 from New York. Written to H.E. Burbank. Porter pens (in full): <I>“Dear sir, In response to your inquiry of the 19th Instant delayed in reaching me by me absence from home - I cheerfully give you the information you desire, and add to it, perhaps to throw a little light upon any other point which threw up, I send you a sketch, concise, & my career written by a friend - and in support I respectfully refer you Appleton’s Biographical Encyclopedia - & Encyclopedia of New York Biography during the War - both of which you are likely to find in your public library. In a few days I will send you a copy of a memorandum to be given to a publisher in Chicago who asks for date covering what you desire. Any further information you wish I will gladly give if in my power. Another work of reference of perfect reliability is Col. Wm. H. Powell’s Biographical Sketches of Living Officers of the Army.”</B></I> Signed: <I>“Fitz John Porter”</B></I><BR><BR>This letter is accompanied with another handwritten document, penned on a single Octavo leaf. This document is a handwritten account of his service record with dates of promotion. The document is signed at the head <I>“Fitz John Porter”</B></I> in black ink, beneath which the retired general lists the complete ranking details of military career. In full: <I>“From June 26, ‘56 to May 14, ‘57 - was assistant adjutant general with rank of captain & bvt. Major. From May 14, ‘61 to Jany 21, ‘63 - Colonel 15th Infantry. From May 17 ‘61 to July 4, ‘62 - Brig Genl Volunteers. From July 4 ‘62 to Jany 21, ‘63 - Maj Genl Volunteers. Out of service Jany 21st ‘63 to Aug 5th ‘86 when appointed Col of Infantry to rank from May 14, 1866. A true statement will be forwarded to-morrow in typewriting.”</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Both in fine condition with bright holograph text and signatures. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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