Peck, John J. (1821-1878) to Benson J. Lossing
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02733 Author/Creator: Peck, John J. (1821-1878) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 January 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Union Major General Peck writes that he has received Lossing's request for a map of operations about Suffolk, Virginia and discusses the scale of the map. Includes a post script stating that the House Military Committee will pass a joint resolution of thanks to the "Army of Suffolk." Written on stationary of Department of the East, Headquarters Maj. Gen. Peck, No. 37 Bleecker Street.
Peck served a key role in defending Suffolk against the Confederate forces. Lossing was an editor and historical author.
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