774. HORACE PORTER (1837-1921) Union brevet brigadier general and aide to U.S. Grant. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., New York, Feb. 7, 1881, on Pullman's Palace Car Co. letterhead to George Jones, Esq., in part: "...Have you on your list the name of H...Newcomb, of Louisville and Nashville R.R.?...He would contribute have written Pullman this afternoon...". Folds with light toning thereon, otherwise boldly written and very good. $50-75