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Brevet Major General LorenzoThomas Abraham Lincoln's Civil War Adjutant General and Andrew Johnson's " Temporary " Secretary of War Major General Roger Jones U.S. Army Adjutant General (1825-1852) Current Adjutant General Writes Future A.G. Roger Jones (1789-1852) was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was appointed a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in 1809, and made first lieutenant shortly thereafter. In 1812 he resigned to accept a commission as a captain of artillery in the United States Army, and in just 13 years had risen through the ranks to become the U.S. Army's powerful and influential Adjutant General, a position he held until his death in 1852. Another term for this position could be " Chief Administrative Office ." He fought in the War of 1812 , the Battle of Lundy's Lane , and the Battle of Chippewa . His son Roger would later serve as Inspector General of the U.S. Army (1888-1889). Upon his death in 1852, Roger Jones would be succeeded as Adjutant General by Samuel Cooper , who held the position until 1861 when he was replaced by Lorenzo Thomas . Lorenzo Thomas (1804-1875) was born in Newcastle, Delaware into a proud military family. His father, Evan was of Welsh extraction, and served in the militia during the War of 1812 , and one of his uncles was a favorite officer of General George Washington . In 1823, Lorenzo graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry. . He saw action in the (Second) Seminole War and served as General William O. Butler's chief of staff in the Mexican War . Thomas then became General Winfield Scott's chief of staff until the outbreak of the Civil War . In March 1861 he was named Abraham Lincoln's Adjutant-General and, two months later, given the rank of brigadier-general . In March 1863, as punishment for alleged inadequacy, he lost his status as adjutant (while retaining his rank) and was assigned to organize black troops in the South. After the war he was breveted a major-general in recognition of his military service, and he would retain the position until 1869. What makes this document unique is the fact that it is written from the sitting Adjutant General, to his future successor -- and neither knew it at the time! Item Description -- Please Read CAREFULLY! This is an undated free-franked letter from U.S. Army Adjutant General Roger Jones (he held the position from 1825 to 1852 ) to future Civil War Adjutant-General Lorenzo Thomas. While the day and the month the letter was is given, we do not know the year. However, with a little research the winning bidder should be able to pinpoint the year, as Thomas is still a lieutenant, and receives the letter in Philadelphia. The letter is free-franked and the address side reads: "R. Jones -- Adj. Genl. "Lieut. L. Thomas, 4th Regt, U.S. Inf., Philadelphia" It has a light pencil note (easily erased) above the free-frank identifying the writer "R. Jones." There is a quarter-sized light purple postmark that simple reads " PHIL. 18 DEC. " The letter the reads: "Dr. Sir -- Intending to remain in Philadelphia today, I shall be happy to see you at Mansion House where I am sojourning. "Very Respectfully Yours, R. Jones -- Mansion House, 3rd St. Phila., Dec. 18th." The letter is comprised of a single sheet of 8 x 10" paper , folded vertically in the center to produce four separate 5 x 8" panels, or pages , upon which to write. Letter has some horizontal folds also, from folding it for addressing. Two corners of the letter are missing, but this is from opening the letter and removing the wax seal/stamp that once held it shut. No text is affected. Other than what has been described, this letter is in fine condition , with bold, clear writing that is easy to read! This is NOT signed by...
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