Bixby, Horace, fl. 1862 to Andrew H. Foote
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00999 Author/Creator: Bixby, Horace, fl. 1862 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 9, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy
Bixby, seeking a mail contract, asks Foote to recommend him to Postmaster General Montgomery Blair. He notes that Flag Officer Davis has already written such a letter. He adds that in the event of his flotilla being turned over to the navy, and there being a grade of pilot established, he would like to get the position of Pilot in Chief. Andrew Foote autograph note signed at bottom of recto says "Mr. Bixby is a clever, honest man. A. H. Foote U.S. Navy." Letter written while aboard the Flagship "Benton."
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