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ISAAC INGALLS STEVENS A.L.S.

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ISAAC INGALLS STEVENS A.L.S.
<b>110. ISAAC INGALLS STEVENS</b> (1818 - 1862) Union major general and western explorer, fought with distinction at Port Royal, Secessionville and Second Bull Run; killed in an engagement at Chantilly. Rare war-date A.L.S. "<i>Isaac I. Stevens Brig. Gen. Com.</i>", 2pp. 4to., Beaufort, SC, May 12, 1862 to New York Gov. E. D. Morgan, a letter recommending a candidate for a position as an officer. In part: "<i>...Capt. Elliot is a very superior and efficient officer. I pronounce him altogether the ablest officer in the line of the Regiment. I invariably select him for important duty in preference to any other officer. For his gallant conduct and general efficiency, he has won quite a reputation...</i>". Near fine, expertly inlaid.<b>$700-900</b>