Torbert, Alfred Thomas Archimedes, 1833-1880 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.32 Author/Creator: Torbert, Alfred Thomas Archimedes, 1833-1880 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.2 x 12.5 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24.2 x 15.5 cm Order a Copy
Torbert signs twice as Chief of Cavalry (once following his initial note, and once following a post script). Writes to an unnamed general: "You were speaking the other day of wanting a Chief of Arty. Did if ever strike you that Genl Seymour could be a good man for the position as it is his particular arm of the service and has the rank your Chief ought to have" (possibly referring to General Truman Seymour). In a post script, states "If you disapprove of an application I have [sent?] up do not let it go any farther." One bust engraving of Torbert included as collateral.
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