John C. Fremont (1813-1890) the Pathfinder explorer of the western frontier and Union army major general until sacked by Lincoln for his efforts to garner more power Als lp 8vo [n.p.], July 2 [n.y.] to Dr. Leonard Bacon The general mentions that he is hard pressed to attend a commencement probably at Yale), thanks his correspondent for his hospitality and adds M.Os. Fremont joins me in thanks to Mrs Bacon and yourself we shall be glad to avail ourselves of your invitation Folds otherwise very good