142. JOHN J. PECK (1821 - 1878) Union major general who fought in the defense of Washington, at Fair Oaks, and Suffolk. Uncommon A.L.S. "John J. Peck" 2pp., 8vo., Syracuse, Jan. 11, 1871, to the renowned portrait engraver and publisher John Chester Buttre in New York City. In part: "...You and your associate Mr. Frank J. Bramhall, at the outset commenced a splendid enterprise, and I very greatly regret that you found it discreet to discontinue or delay your projected works. Why can not you arrange with Mr. Frank Moore [American journalist and compiler], the able Editor of the Rebellion Record, for the introduction of my portrait in one of his Volumes as the Record is nearly out. He has from 4 to 8 portraits in each volume, and 11 are already published. What would be the expense for his edition? Please give me the amount...". In postscript he adds: "Where is Mr. Bramhall now? Is he connected with you?". It was Buttre's ubiquitous engraving of Abraham Lincoln after the Cooper Union portrait that adorned campaign ribbons and biographies and related ephemera that helped propel Lincoln into the White House. Frank Moore edited the monumental Civil War history, The Rebellion Record, based on original material about the war. Mounting strip on verso, otherwise very good condition.$300 - 400