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General Miles ALS Regarding Jefferson Davis

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General Miles ALS Regarding Jefferson Davis
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General Nelson Miles autograph letter signed, dated 22 August 1865, from ''Head Quarters Military District, Fort Monroe,'' regarding Jefferson Davis, who was imprisoned at Fort Monroe in Virginia for treason. Letter, addressed to an unknown General, but most likely Assistant Adjutant General Edward Townsend to whom Miles sent all his prisoner reports, reads in full, ''I have the honor to state that the prisoner 'Davis' is feeling quite comfortable this morning, complaining a little however of erysipelas in the face and a carbuncle on his leg. I also enclose a communication from [Clement] Clay to the 'Sec of War' together with a letter to his wife which he desires, forwarded. In regard to the Sentinels, when they were taken out of his room he said they did not disturb or waken him, lately they have been required to make as little noise as possible and not to walk around in the room. I do not think it possible for him to escape, even if the sentinels are taken out of the front room, he will still be under two locks, aside from the Guard in front of his cell.'' Letter, measuring 7.75'' x 9.75'', is on two conjoined pages, and has an ink stain at top right of first page. Letter has been reinforced on verso at folds. Very good condition.