PRESIDENT CHESTER A ARTHUR CIVIL WAR PROMOTION GENERAL ORDER 1861 For Sale

President Chester Alan Arthur served as a Brigadier General & Chief Engineer with the New York Militia and as Union Army Quartermaster Officer during the Civil War. Although offered command of 4 regiments he reluctantly declined at the request of New York Governor Morgan who needed Arthur to manage raising supplies and troops for the New York Volunteers. An Original Civil War General Order # 1 , issued by Adjutant General J Meredith Read at HQ State of New York, Albany, Jan 1, 1861 listing new military appointments including Chester A Arthur as Engineer In Chief. 1p 8 x 5" ptd. Left edge trimmed, edges with age darkening, Overall VG. Comes w service info. Arthur is also remembered as the ally of the notorious political boss Roscoe Conkling and an important player in the Presidential Election of James A Garfield.

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