798. JOHN HENRY HOBART WARD (1823-1903) Union brigadier general who led the 38th New York at Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg where he was wounded. Fine A.L.S. "J.H. Hobart Ward, Asst. Comy. Genl," 1p, small 4to, on imprinted "State of New-York, Commissary General's Office" letterhead, New York, May 27, 1854, to Genl. R.E. Temple, Adjutant General, with reference to a request he sent earlier. Ward explains: "...I omitted to state that there will be in addition to the list forwarded on the 25th inst. The following articles required, 500 Cartridge Box Belts with 800 breast plates for same at belts 60¢ & plates 10¢ $380.00 500 Waist belts & plates at 31¢ $155.00 [and] 300 Pairs holsters with Caps $789.00...". Signed with his unmistakable flair, very good. $100-150