James A. Seddon (1815 1880 Confederate Secretary of War from 1862 until nearly the wars end Scarce war date Ls on Confederate States of America War Department letterhead, lp 8vo Richmond Aug 3, 1863 to Mrs Clopton. in part on examination it is found that the application of your son Lieut W. Izzard Clopton, for promotion is not on file in this Department Slightly trimmed at bottom otherwise fine Rare in war date material