Blair, Francis Preston Jr. (1821-1875) [Letter to Lorenzo Thomas with autograph endorsement of Ulysses S. Grant]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.02 Author/Creator: Blair, Francis Preston Jr. (1821-1875) Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 10, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.3 x 25 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 21 x 11.8 cm Order a Copy
Blair informs Thomas, United States Adjutant General, "I hereby tender my resignation as a major Genl U. S. Vols to take effect in the 1st of August next. Under orders already received the 17th A.C. which I have the honor to command will be mustered out of service by the first of Augt. next and I desire to terminate my career as an officer with that of the command to which I have been so long attached." Grant, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army, approves Blair's request with an autograph andorsement signed on verso.
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