Dickson, William G. (fl. 1861-1866) to E. Levassor
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05732.02 Author/Creator: Dickson, William G. (fl. 1861-1866) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 September 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.7 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a mare from Captain Seeley. States that upon buying the mare, Seeley issued a receipt stating that the mare had never been in the possession of the United States Government, but that a Government brand appeared on the horse after she shed her hair. Offers to sell her to Levassor at a price Levassor sets. Reports "I have been running about at quite a rate but there is no prospect of my getting married. I think that soon I shall give up all thought of it." Instructs Levassor to respond care of E. Parson's & Company. Written on stationery containing a printed image of Astor House in New York City.
Eugene Levassor served in Napoleon Bonaparte's army in France. After moving to several other countries, he settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, and finally retired to an estate in Covington, Kentucky.
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