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Daniel Edgar Sickles (1819-1914) was an American politician, soldier, and diplomat. Upon the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, Sickles became one of the war's most prominent political generals, recruiting the New York regiments that became known as the Excelsior Brigade in the Army of the Potomac. Despite his lack of military experience, he served as a brigade, division, and corps commander in some of the early Eastern campaigns. His military career ended at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, after he moved his III Corps without orders to an untenable position, where they suffered 40% casualties but slowed General James Longstreet's flanking maneuver. Sickles himself was wounded by cannon fire at Gettysburg and had to have his leg amputated. He was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.Autograph Letter Signed "D.E. Sickles, Maj. Genl, US Army", 4pp., on his personal stationary, datelined New York, July 10th, 1885. In part, "I have the honor to state for your information that the bearer of this note, Major Lovell Purdy .. was appointed by Collector Arthur ... under these circumstances, as his appointment was not political ..."
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