CIVIL War Soldier Letter- A Counterfeit General Arrested 1865

  
An unusual Civil War item- An Original Civil War letter from "Addie" at Washington, DC, July 25, 1865 to "Wesie" recounting events in camp- the gossip and excitement - a week ago the'Duke de Canterbury" introduced his friend "Brevet Brigadier General Fred Clinton, Colonel of the 158th Massachusetts Regt" on General Pope's Staff, bearing his appointment, signed by Secretary of War Stanton, ordering him to" Fort Leavenworth, Mo. The supposed General wore stars on his shoulder and cap. On being informed that there was no 158th Massachusetts Regiment he claimed his assignment "was by special command of Governor Andrews". He also writes that he encloses General Hooker's Speech to the "Old 2nd" (Hooker's 2nd Division 3rd Corp). I will call on Houghton (Captain Center Houghton Lawrence 2nd NHV) today. 2pp 8 x 11 ink. Edge wear, age stains, Overall VG. TThe writer was Sergeant Addison Tobie, Company C, 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers. This came from the estate of Joab Patterson, a notable 2nd New Hanpshire Infantry. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.