Autograph letter from Lorenzo Sitgreaves, U.S. Army Engineer and future Colorado River explorer, to his cousin John Scott regarding a pessimistic outlook on promotion in the military Author: Sitgreaves, Lorenzo Place: Bellona Arsenal, VA Publisher: Date: May 18, 1833 Description: Autograph letter signed by Lorenzo Sitgreaves addressed to his cousin John Scott 25.3x20.2 cm (10x8"). Lorenzo Sitgreaves’ (c.1811-1888) distinguished military career began when he fought gallantly in the Mexican War and was promoted for his meritorious conduct in the Battle of Buena Vista. He then commanded a survey expedition of the Colorado and Zuni Rivers in Arizona and New Mexico in 1851, as well as supervised several lighthouses on the Great Lakes and Atlantic coasts in the 1850’s, serving through to the Civil War. Letter mentions interactions with two notable Army engineers of the period, Sylvanus Thayer and Stephen Long. Sitgreaves was assigned to the Corps of Engineers by the late 1830’s. In addition to Sitgreaves' complaints about his life and prospects in the army, the letter also relates his disappointment in the proceeds from the sale of his library. Lot Amendments Condition: Old fold lines with some wrinkling, a few minor punctures on the second leaf; very good. Item number: 345382a
Autograph letter from Lorenzo Sitgreaves, U.S. Army Engineer and future Colorado River explorer, to his cousin John Scott regarding a pessimistic outlook on promotion in the military Author: Sitgreaves, Lorenzo Place: Bellona Arsenal, VA Publisher: Date: May 18, 1833 Description: Autograph letter signed by Lorenzo Sitgreaves addressed to his cousin John Scott 25.3x20.2 cm (10x8"). Lorenzo Sitgreaves’ (c.1811-1888) distinguished military career began when he fought gallantly in the Mexican War and was promoted for his meritorious conduct in the Battle of Buena Vista. He then commanded a survey expedition of the Colorado and Zuni Rivers in Arizona and New Mexico in 1851, as well as supervised several lighthouses on the Great Lakes and Atlantic coasts in the 1850’s, serving through to the Civil War. Letter mentions interactions with two notable Army engineers of the period, Sylvanus Thayer and Stephen Long. Sitgreaves was assigned to the Corps of Engineers by the late 1830’s. In addition to Sitgreaves' complaints about his life and prospects in the army, the letter also relates his disappointment in the proceeds from the sale of his library. Lot Amendments Condition: Old fold lines with some wrinkling, a few minor punctures on the second leaf; very good. Item number: 345382a
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