Lot 1195
Frémont, John C (1813-1890) Union general, explorer and statesman. Autograph Letter Signed ("J.C. Frémont"), New York, July 16, 1861, 1 p octavo. To Brig. Gen. Lorenzo Thomas: "Sir, I am informed by the Hon. Mr. Cameron, Secretary of War, that I have had the honor to be appointed by the President Major General in the service of the United States. I accept the appointment and herewith return the oath, filled up subscribed & attested, as required…." Light toning with a couple of contemporary ink smears, else fine.
Frémont was a controversial character. By 1861, he had already gained prominence as an explorer, saved California for the U.S., been elected governor, court-martialed for defying orders, served in the U.S. Senate from California, and been nominated as the first presidential nominee of the new Republican party (1856). President Lincoln appointed him Maj. Gen. USV on July 3, 1861, in command of the newly-created Western Department. It is this appointment that Fremont writes to accept. Before the end of the year, President Lincoln would dismiss Frémont from his command.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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