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RANDOLPH B. MARCY

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RANDOLPH B. MARCY
<p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>RANDOLPH B. MARCY </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:windowtext'>(1812-1887). Union brigadier general, a veteran of the Seminole Wars. Chief of staff to General George McClellan during his tenure as commander of the Army of the Potomac, he became McClellan’s father-in-law in 1860. <b>War-date</b> ALS “<i>R. B. Marcy I. G.</i>” as Inspector General, 2pp, 8vo, Washington, Aug. 31, 1861. On Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac letterhead to unidentified Captain. Marcy writes, “<i>The General Comdg. has received your letter...and directs me to reply that he is not in favor of Regimental Organizations for Artillery, but he would be very glad to accept your company.</i>..” Also signed a second time on verso “<i>Marcy, R. B. Insp General</i>” following a postscript, “<i>Should you conclude to come with the service by companies please inform me</i>...” Even toning of left margin, o/w fine.</span></p>