On a reunion for Civil War veterans

Lot 204
27.01.2023 10:00UTC +00:00
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$ 2 016
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
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Lot 204 | On a reunion for Civil War veterans
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$ 800 – 1 200
GRANT, Ulysses S. (1822-1885). Autograph letter signed ("U.S. Grant") to George W. Gile, Galena, Ill., 21 June 1880.

Two pages, bifolium, 199 x 124mm (light dustsoiling, mounting remnants on verso).

Grant politely declines an invitation to attend the building of an encampment and reception by New Jersey veterans, in light of his "somewhat extended visit through New Mexico and Colorado…" Grant's correspondent, George W. Gile (1830-1896) served in the 22nd Pennsylvania during the Civil War and was wounded at Antietam. He later served as Assistant Commissioner of the Freedman's Bureau for Florida in the late 18602.

[With:] – FRELINGHUSYEN, Frederick (1817-1885) Document signed as Secretary of State, Washington, 21 April 1883. A passport issued to Giles. – SCOTT, Robert Kingston and DEAN, Edward L. Letter signed as interim Secretary of War to Ulysses S. Grant, Charleston, 25 November 1867. Recommending First Lieutenant George W. Gile to be honored with three additional brevets. Gile was wounded by gunshot at Antietam, and would later serve as Assistant Commissioner of the Freedman's Bureau for Florida. – DRIGGS, John. Autograph letters signed to "M. E. Gr High Priest I Fr Holy R. A. Chapter of State of Pennsylvania, Jacksonville, Fla., 18 September 1873. Certifying that Gile was member of the Jacksonville chapter of the lodge (marginal losses). [Also With:] related ephemera related to Gile including a draft of S. 844. A Bill To correct the record and fix the pay of George W. Gile… [Washington,] 16 January 1882 – other related ephemera.
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