2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
Petition, Buene Vista Mexico, December 31st, 1847, 4pp., 8-1/4" x 12-/12," previous folds else fine. Written to "The Sec'y of War, Washington DC.," in part "We the undersigned Officers attached to the 1st Reg't. Virg'a Vols. U.S. Service respectively request that your Excellency will find it convenient to extend to our Friend and fellow soldier, Mr. John P. Stewart, an appointment as a Clerk in your Department." The petition continues with Stewart's circumstances, "... recent family affliction in the death of his excellent Wife ... the Father of three infant children ... are left dependent upon their Father ..." The manuscript finishes with the signatures and rank of 33 Officers of the Virginia Volunteers.
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