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Mosby, John S. (1833-1916) to: Sam Chapman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03921.05 Author/Creator: Mosby, John S. (1833-1916) Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1901/07/25 Pagination: 1 p. + env. Order a Copy

Mosby's lack of political influence; perhaps Senator John Daniel can assist Chapman in obtaining an appointment in the Philippines or as Supervisor of Forests.

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25 July 1901, Alexandria
Dear Sam:
Just read your letter. I wrote to you yesterday enclosing one from John Daniel. If he will go with you to see Root or Hitchcock he can get you appointed in the Philippines, or Supervisor of Forests. I wanted you to stay in March & get something. I have no political influence. It was an accident. I got what I have but I shall not have it long. It is no use for you to come to Washington without Daniel.
Yours Truly
J.S. Mosby
I leave in a few days.

Chapman, Samuel Forrer, 1838-1919
Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

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