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Description:Autograph endorsement signed "Submitted to Maj. Gen. Halleck, A. Lincoln, Nov. 24, 1862" on the last page of an ALS by Massachusetts Congressman Samuel Hooper addressed to Lincoln, Boston, November 20, 1862, 3pp, 4to, on a folded lettersheet.A facinating call for Presidential attention to the "claims of Col. Wm. Dwight of Massachusetts, of the New York Excelsior Regiment, to be appointed a Brigadier General. " Noting that recommendations already sent by Generals Hooker, Heintzelman and Grover "fully establish the qualifications of Col. Dwight".Hooper writes, in full: "Permit me respectfully to urge upon your consideration the claims of Col. Wm. Dwight of Massachusetts, of the New York Excelsior Regiment, to be appointed a Brigadier General. The recommendations which have been sent to you from Major Generals Hooker, Heintzelman and Grover fully establish the qualifications of Col. Dwight for this appointment. The bravery he displayed at the battle of Williamsburg in holding the position assigned to him against the enemy, until half his regiment was cut down and himself dangerously wounded and a prisoner, is said to have contributed greatly to the final...of our arms on that occasion; and his conduct at the battle of Fair Oakes, before he had recovered fully from his wounds at Williamsburg, won for him the favorable notice of his superior officers; again in the battle of Antietam he distinguished himself by his coolness and bravery until he was overpowered by the enemy and again made a prisoner. Col. Dwight had a military education and all his habits and tastes fits him for a military life. I understand that the skill with which he has lead his men into action, his cool...and his personal bravery have not been excelled by any officer in the Army. Something seems to me also to be due to the family of Col. Dwight, which has proved by its deeds to be one of the most loyal and patriotic in this community. Four sons left lucrative employment and a pleasant home to join in the defense of the Nation when the rebellion first broke out, of whom Col. Dwight was the oldest; the second one, Lt. Col. Wilder Dwight, of the 2nd Mass. Reg't. was killed at the battle of Antietam; the third, Capt. Howard Dwight, now commands a company of cavalry under General Curtis in Arkansas, the fourth, Lieutenant Charles Dwight of the Excelsior Regiment, was made a prisoner at the battle of Antietam. I understand that Col. Dwight's name has been before you for some time for promotion. His family and friends here are all well known to me, and are among the most respected and patriotic in this community. I am sure he would prove himself worthy of the honor of being appointed a Bridgadier General, and I think few who have been appointed have earned more fully that distinction by services in the field. It will be a great personal satisfaction to me and to many influential friends of your administration if Col. Dwight's appointment could now be made. With great respect and esteem, I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant, S. Hooper".Hooper's referral to the Dwight family's patriotism is indicative of the famous "Bixby Letter" written by Lincoln to a mother of five sons, who were thought to have died for the Civil War. "Dear Madam, ....you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours, very sincerely and respectfully, A. Lincoln"Dwight, becam Colonel of the 70th in New York in June 1861. At Williamsburg his regiment suffered 50% casualties and he received three wounds, being left for dead on the field. Taken by the rebels and later exchanged, he received his brigadiership on November 29, 1862, just five days after Lincoln endorsed this letter. Written on grayish-blue paper; Hooper's dark ink has caused some moderate show-through. Four short pieces of tape used to reinforce fold seperations in the margins have no effect on Lincoln's clear, dark endorsement. Significant documentation of the family is included. In excellent condition.

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