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General Joseph Hooker ALS

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General Joseph Hooker ALS
<B>General Joseph Hooker Autograph Letter Signed</B></I> “<I>J. Hooker Maj. Genl.</B></I>”. Two pages, 5” x 8”, Garden City, New York, September 4, 1878, to General W. B. Franklin. In this letter “Fighting Joe” Hooker responds to a fellow general's invitation to attend an upcoming veteran's encampment. He writes in part: “<I>I am booked for Philadelphia on the 14th last when the Azetecs sic hold their Anniversary meeting. Hence it will be impossible for me to visit your encampment.</B></I>” Both generals had seen much action during the Civil War. Hooker had long since retired from military service by this time and Franklin's post-war career involved a foray into politics and acting as general manager of Colt Firearms in Hartford, Connecticut. With the usual fold creases, else a bright, sharp letter in fine condition. <I>From the collection of Henry E. Luhrs.</B></I><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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