60078-32 - (MEXICAN WAR COMMISSION REQUEST)

(MEXICAN WAR COMMISSION REQUEST)

$200.00
60078-32

Fine content A.L.S., "J. L. Beck", 1p., 4to, Richmond, Sep. 3, 1847, a letter from a Kentucky resident to President James K. Polk on behalf of one Andrew Burnam. In part: "...I would beg for your favorable consideration... asking the appointment of Dr. Andrew Burnam as Surgeon to one of the Regiments of Volunteers now being raised in this state... I believe that those who are now volunteering to go to Mexico, would prefer him to any other physician in this District... Having just returned from the Army in Mexico, I know something of the arduous duties a Surgeon has to perform there, and speak advisedly when I say that Dr. B. is well qualified to perform those duties...". Lot includes a transmittal cover addressed to Polk bears a "FREE" stamp and stamp cancel at Richmond. The letter has minor folds and blue ink stain slightly affecting text, else very good.