Raynors HCA 2019-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2019
THOMAS, Lorenzo (1804-1875) was a career United States Army officer who was Adjutant General of the Army at the beginning of the American Civil War. After the war, he was appointed temporary Secretary of War by President Andrew Johnson, precipitating Johnson's impeachment. Retained copy of Autograph Letter Signed “L. Thomas” 1pp. quarto, Adjutant Generals Office, Washington, September 5, 1843, pertaining to charges being prefered by Lt. Webster against Captain Cram and the denial of those by the commanding general, in part “The Commanding general’s opinion that the only result of a trial would be expense and inconveince to the public - He therefore declines ordering a Court ...”. Fine condition.
Click on a thumbnail above to display a larger image below
Hold down the mouse button and slide side to side to see more thumbnails(if available).
Click above for larger image.