Hooker, Joseph (1814-79) Union major general and commander of the Army of the Potomac, best known for being defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863.
War-date autograph letter signed ("JH"), on Headquarters, Army of the Potomac letterhead (Fredericksburg, Md)1p, 8 x 5¼", April 24, 1863. In part, "To the Provost Marshall / The bearer of this is an old soldier & desires a pass to bring 1700 of his vols to the army….Can you give it to him. J.H." Very good; some soiling, mainly on blank back, small hole at center from heaving folding. Written three days before moving toward Chancellorsville. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Hooker.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
U.S. Civil War
