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Hatch, John P. (1822-1901). Mexican War hero and Civil War General that later served out west during the Indian Wars. ALS, 1p, 7.75 x 9.5 in., [Hilton Head, SC]. July 1, 1864. Addressed to Colonel W.W.H. Davis, Commanding Brigade. Hatch began the war in the cavalry, and then led the first division of Hooker's Corps at the battle of South Mountain, where he was badly wounded. He later received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action at South Mountain. After recuperating from his wounds, Hatch was in charge of the District of Charleston, and that is where we find him issuing orders to Colonel Davis, requesting that the 104th PA, 157th, 150th, and 144th NY Volunteers be sent out on ships. Condition: Letter previously removed from album and mounting residue has not been removed from reverse side. Very good condition overall. Light folds.