Baker, Edward D., Jr. (d. 1883) to Henry Lee Scott
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02458.02 Author/Creator: Baker, Edward D., Jr. (d. 1883) Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 9, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24.9 x 17.1 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25 x 16.7 cm. Order a Copy
Written as a civilian in Springfield, Illinois, informing Colonel H. L. Scott that he had received an appointment as a lieutenant from President Lincoln, was accepting it, and was reporting to him for orders. Two bust engravings of Baker included as collateral.
Edward D. Baker was a Union General, previously a Representative from Illinois and a Senator from Oregon.
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