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(CIVIL WAR.) BENJAMIN, JUDAH P. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.P. Benjamin," as Confederate States Secretary of State, to C.S. Secretary of War James A. Seddon, recommending that Lieutenant Jules Rondot of the French Army be appointed Captain, and sending a letter [not present] from General Lee "who is quite willing to find for him service with the Army of the Potomac . . . ." With Seddon's four-line Autograph Endorsement Signed on the verso: "If this appointment has not been already made nominate as asked and order to report to Genl R.E. Lee / Feby 21st 63 / JAS se'y." 1 page, 4to, "Confederate States of America" stationery; short closed tears at folds, minor foxing, docketing on verso; matted in a double-sided frame. Richmond, 17 Feb[ruar]y 1863
