2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
SCHOFIELD, John McAllister (1831-1906) Major General commanded the XXIII Corps. Defeated J.B. Hood at the Battle of Franklin. Superintendent of West Point. Secretary of War under Johnson and Grant. On his recommendation, Pearl Harbor was acquired as a Naval Base. Promoted to Lt. General in 1895. Typed Letter Signed, "J.M. Schofield" as Major General, 1p. quarto, December 18, 1891, on Headquarters of the Army letterhead, addressed to Major William Haskin, 1st Artillery, Secretary, The Military Service Institution, Governor's Island, N.Y. H. It reads: "...I accept the duty imposed upon me by the Executive Council to act as one of the Board to award the gold medal of 1892. I shall be glad if you will inform me when the other members named signify their acceptance..." VG.
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