2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/28/2022
Autograph Letter Signed, "O.H. Palmer." Four Three pages, 4 7/8" x 7 7/8". Washington. February 28, 1863. Palmer writes to his wife, in part: "I have worked up my courage to the sticking point and this morning presented my papers to the Sec. of War asking to be relieved … he glanced over the papers and simply remarked it was a strong case but they disliked to part with good officers. I think my resignation will be accepted. It is possible I may be required to go to the Regt. and offer it there … It has required a good deal of effort to reach this point but I am so thoroughly satisfied that my duty is at home that I dare not let the pride of feeling control … I met Genl. Sumner yesterday … He seemed very glad to see me. I told him I thought of retiring. He said don't do it at present at any rate … I was very glad to meet & find him so cordial … " In 1862, Oliver Hazard Palmer assumed the rank of Colonel in the 180th NY Regiment and served bravely at the Battles of South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg before ill health forced him to retire from the service not long after our letter was written. For his valorous and meritorious service, Palmer was brevetted Brigadier General in 1866. In addition, Palmer served as Treasurer of the Western Union Telegraph Company, helped to organize the legal department of the Mutual Life Insurance Company and served as President of the Hahnamann Hospital. Some soiling and a slight tear at bottom edge. Else Fine.
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