832. MARSENA R. PATRICK (1811-1888) Union brigadier general who led a brigade of the 3rd Corps and was Provost Marshall of the Army of the Potomac. War-date A. L. S. "M. R. Patrick", adding rank as brevet major general, 1p. 8vo., on Provost Marshal General, Armies operating against Richmond stationery, July 23, 1864 addressed to Lt. Col. M. R. Morgan concerning an ambiguous military contract. In part: "...the enclosed...I send...back to you...public & private business are blended in this application. Whatever is furnished to hospitals or for issue or for other public use you control & regulate as you think proper. Sales to individuals come under the head of trade and belong to the Provost Dept...I...suggest that this application be withdrawn & another drawn up after McGaffey sees Capt. Beckwith...I will do whatever is proper..." Very good. $150-200