HANCOCK WINFIELD SCOTT Autograph Letter Signed Winfd S Hanco

Sale 2333 - Lot 11

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HANCOCK, WINFIELD SCOTT. Autograph Letter Signed, "Winf'd S. Hancock," to Edward G.W. Butler, relating that he is to remain until the yellow fever subsides, noting that he hopes to establish his headquarters on the railroad, and expecting to be ordered to New Orleans. With a postscript additionally Signed, "W.S.H," promising to thank him in person if he visits his parish. 2 pages, 8vo, written on a folded sheet, ruled paper; minor scattered dampstaining and ink burn. With the original envelope. "Carondelet, St. Louis," 14 October 1867

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". . . It has been determined . . . not to send me to my next command until the Yellow Fever abates. . . . It may be thought necessary for me to go sooner . . . : in which case, I shall . . . make my H[ead]Q[arte]rs some where on the Rail Road . . . . If I am ordered South, I shall feel it my duty to go to New Orleans . . . . I imagine that New Orleans will be my first destination . . . . "