2006-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2006
JONES, Roger (1789-1852) American Brevet Brigadier General. Manuscript Letter Signed, “R. Jones” on verso attesting to the letter being an accurate copy of a letter by Jones to General Wool, 3p. quarto, June 2, 1846and reads in part: “...Pursuant to the instructions of the General in Chief, you are assigned to the duty of directing and superintending the inspection and muster of the volunteers called into the service of the United States from the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. It is expected that not time will be lost in organizing and equipping the volunteer force, for which purpose you will repiar to the west without delay, see or correspond with the Governors of those states, and take such measures as you may, for the prompt execution of the important duty assigned...” Much more. Fine.
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