Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). ANS, June 3, 1864, responding to a personnel issue. Lincoln's response is docketed on verso of a 1p letter from Captain Alfred F. Puffer to James S. Barnard, on Department of the Gulf letterhead, 4.875 x 7.875 in., dated at New Orleans, Oct. 12, 1862. That note reads in full: Sir, In reply to your esteemed favor of the 19th ult. the Comdg. Genl. directs me to say that he feels highly complimented by your desire to serve in his command but regrets that his Staff is already as full as the law allows. But if you can retain your commission and pay as a Major he would be most happy to welcome you as a Volunteer Aide. Your Obt. Svt., A.F. Puffer Capt & A.D.C. Barnard apparently forwarded the letter to the office of the president, and Lincoln's response reads thusly, occupying a tri-fold of the verso side: Let Capt. James S. Barnard a Commissary of Subsistence if the services of another can be made useful. A. Lincoln June 3, 1864. Accompanied by a TLS from collector W. Atlee Burpee to Kenneth E. Salzer of La Crosse, WI, 1p, Philadelphia, June 9, 1944, stating that the Lincoln note is from his personal collection and he has enclosed it as a token of their friendship. Both items matted together with a steel engraving of Lincoln, 13 x 20.75 in. overall. Condition: Folds and light soiling.
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). ANS, June 3, 1864, responding to a personnel issue. Lincoln's response is docketed on verso of a 1p letter from Captain Alfred F. Puffer to James S. Barnard, on Department of the Gulf letterhead, 4.875 x 7.875 in., dated at New Orleans, Oct. 12, 1862. That note reads in full: Sir, In reply to your esteemed favor of the 19th ult. the Comdg. Genl. directs me to say that he feels highly complimented by your desire to serve in his command but regrets that his Staff is already as full as the law allows. But if you can retain your commission and pay as a Major he would be most happy to welcome you as a Volunteer Aide. Your Obt. Svt., A.F. Puffer Capt & A.D.C. Barnard apparently forwarded the letter to the office of the president, and Lincoln's response reads thusly, occupying a tri-fold of the verso side: Let Capt. James S. Barnard a Commissary of Subsistence if the services of another can be made useful. A. Lincoln June 3, 1864. Accompanied by a TLS from collector W. Atlee Burpee to Kenneth E. Salzer of La Crosse, WI, 1p, Philadelphia, June 9, 1944, stating that the Lincoln note is from his personal collection and he has enclosed it as a token of their friendship. Both items matted together with a steel engraving of Lincoln, 13 x 20.75 in. overall. Condition: Folds and light soiling.
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