628. MYLES W. KEOGH (1842 - 1876) American military officer, a captain in the 7th Cavalry in command of Co. I. Keogh was the owner of Comanche, the only surviving horse found on the battlefield. Very rare warm family content A.L.S. "M.W.K.", 4pp. 8vo., Nashville, Aug. 5, 1866 to his brother Tom. In part: "...I am very, very lonely...the future is a matter of little importance to me as long as you all are comfortable...I could not forget the ties that bind me to you all...I will excuse you for hard words for I know Tom that in your heart you did not wish to make the blush that did indeed rise to my cheek...I never varied in my love for you all...There is a new Army Bill just passed & I am awaiting news...I am still on duty here...before I go to Texas..." Near fine.   $2,000 - 3,000