Fenton, Reuben Eaton (1819-1885) to Fidelia E. Stanley
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02710.44.02 Author/Creator: Fenton, Reuben Eaton (1819-1885) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy
Governor Fenton follows up on a letter written by his military secretary (see GLC02710.44.01) and reiterates that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the he will promote her son, Lucius T. Stanley, into another regiment if he would prefer to avoid delay. Written on State of New York, Executive Department stationary. Mrs. Stanley's maiden name was Warner.
Lucius T. Stanley (1844-1934) enlisted in the Union Army as a Corporal on 17 July 1862 at the age of 18. He joined Company A of the 107th Infantry Regiment of New York where he remained until 5 June 1865.
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