David Hunter to Abraham Lincoln, 1861

David Hunter to Abraham Lincoln, 1861 Washington, March 4th 1861. Private & Confidential . Dear Sir: I beg that you, yourself, will give this note your candid consideration. The office of Brigadier General has become vacant by the treason of Gen. Twiggs. Col. Sumner is an applicant for the post. I too having been educated at West Point, and having served faithfully for thirty three years, presume to apply to you Writer David Hunter Abraham Lincoln Date written 1861 Paper x in x x in Pen Penmanship Style manuscript print Collection Link David Hunter to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, 4 March 1861. (Seeks promotion to general). Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916, The Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress, Library of Congress. [1] File name Hunter, David 18xx-001-001-001