800. JOHN A. DIX (1798-1879) Union major general most remembered for his threat to shoot anyone hauling down the American flag, and his suppression of the bloody New York draft riots. D.S. as Governor of New York, 1p. oblong folio, Albany, Jan. 10, 1873 appointing John H. Reynolds as Commissioner of Appeals. Usual folds a few minor tears, not affecting text, otherwise very good. $30-50