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GREAT AUTOGRAPH LETTER: CIVIL WAR GEN. JOHN E. WOOL
A choice, wartime letter, 1863, as Major General USA A rare opportunity to own a fantastic Civil War autograph letter from this general You are invited to bid on one of many lots to come of a HUGE library of documents, all in terrific condition for libraries, collectors, or booksellers. This document would make an outstanding addition to any American history library or collection or a great gift. are some images, too. Please examine the details and let me know by email if you have any questions. I am a well-known Civil War author, bibliographer, and book collector and I have a very large collection in my house. I have simply run out of room (!), and my paring down of the collection can be your opportunity to add to your collection. 1. WOOL, JOHN ELLIS. (1784-1869). Maj. Gen. USA. ALS, 1 p., small 8vo., 5" by 6", Troy, New York, October 3, 1863. To D. S. Rowe. "My dear sir / Absence from the city and a lame hand have prevented me from sooner acknowleding [sic] your kind and complimentary letter of the 29th August, for which you have many thanks. Your son's request is granted with pleasure. / Very respectfully, John E. Wool, Major General." From Wikipedia: John Ellis Wool (February 20, 1784 - November 10, 1869) was an officer in the United States Army during three consecutive U.S. wars: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. By the time of the Mexican war, he was widely considered one of the most capable officers in the army and a superb organizer. He was one of the four general officers of the United States Army in 1861, and was the one who saw the most Civil War service. When the war began, Wool, at age 77, a brigadier general for 20 years, commanded the Department of the East. / War of 1812 / A native of Newburgh, New York, Wool was practicing law in Troy, New York, at the outbreak of the War of 1812. He quickly joined the army and became a captain in the 13th United States Infantry. He fought at the Battle of Queenston Heights in 1812, w he was wounded. He had led a group of American soldiers up a fisherman's path to the British artillery stationed on top of the heights. Then, in the face of an infantry charge led by famed British general Isaac Brock, he rallied his men and held his ground, repulsing the charge and leading to the death of Brock. When he recovered he was promoted major of the 29th United States Infantry which he led with distinction at the Battle of Plattsburgh in 1814. After the battle, he was a major of the 6th United States Infantry. He emerged from the war with the rank of colonel and the office of inspector-general. An orphan with little formal education, Wool remained in the service, w he had the opportunity to visit Europe to observe foreign military organizations and operations. He became the Inspector General of the U.S. army and participated in the deportation of the Cherokees from Georgia and Tennessee. He established Fort Butler at present-day Murphy, North Carolina, the eastern headquarters of the military removal of the Cherokee (Duncan 2003:189). In 1841, he was promoted to brigadier general in the U.S. army and commanded the Department of the East. / Mexican War / The Mexican-American War gave General Wool another opportunity to distinguish himself. He took command of the Center Division and led the Chihuahuan Expedition, which resulted in the capture of Saltillo. After leading his troops 900 miles from San Antonio, he joined General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Buena Vista. T his gallant leadership earned him a Congressional sword, a vote of thanks, and the brevet of major general. After the battle he commanded the occupation forces of northern Mexico. He commanded the Eastern Department and the Department of the Pacific at the end of the war. / Civil War / In the early days of the Civil War, Wool's quick and decisive moves secured Fort Monroe, Virginia, for the Union. The fort guarded the entrance to Chesapeake Bay and the James River, overlooking Hampto... 
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