McCOOK, DANIEL, JR. (1832-64) Union Brigadier General; Colonel of the 52nd Ohio Infantry; Mortally wounded at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain – June 27, 1864
Civil War-Date Letter Signed
Letter Signed, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”, an early-ear communication regarding supplies needed for the Seventh Brigade, under General James Negley.
“Head Quarters Second Division, Camp Wood [Kentucky], Dec[ember] 16, 1861.
Capt[ain] J.F. Boyd
As[sistan]t Q[uarte]r Master.
Sir,
I have the honor herewith to enclose, a memorandum of the wants of the Q[uarte]r Masters Dep[artmen]t of the 7th Brigade. Gen[era]l Negley informs me he has, made several requisitions for the articles, without obtaining them. You will please ereport to these Head Quarters why the articles have not been furnished.
I am Sir, very respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
Danl. McCook
As[sistan]t Adj[utan]t Gen[era]l.”
Lightly and evenly toned, with two horizontal folds, several light surface creases, and a few old paper and hinge remnants on the reverse.
