Lot 219
Frémont, John C. Autograph Endorsement Signed "J.C. Fremont / Maj. Genl. Commdy", on the verso of the integral leaf of a letter written to Col. John Fiala, Brigade Inspector of the Homeguard, 2 pp, St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 1861. Very good; some toning and foxing. Two men write Fiala that they have delivered the horses contracted by the Government and they propose "to furnish you with 200 cavalry horses, in sound condition according [to] the rules and regulations of the U.S.A. …for the price of $118 for each horse…." Fremont writes, "referred to Brig. Gen. McKinstry, Dept. QmMstGenl…." McKinstry would be accused of dishonesty by Fremont’s successor (David Hunter) and dismissed in January 1863.
Estimated Value $400 - 800.
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