(1829-1888) Union brigadier general who fought with distinction at Antietam and Chancellorsville, opposed J.E.B. Stuart at East Cavalry Field on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Brother of Confederate general James M. McIntosh who was killed in action at the Battle of Pea Ridge. Fine content A.L.S., 3pp. 8vo., New Brunswick, NJ March, 28, 1882, to a Col. William Brooke Racole. In part: ‘… I am sorry that I cannot give you the particulars of the Brandy station fight which occurred in the 9th of June 1863, as that was about the only Cavalry fight I was not engaged in. When that fight came off I was on leave of absence, but hearing of the movement of the Army I hastily rejoined my command which I found at Aldie [Virginia]. [Lt. Col.] Fred Newhall however in writing on this battle which he calls the battle of Brandy Ford published originally in the Phila[delphia] Times, & afterwards in the ‘Annals of the War’ speaks of the 3d Penna in [Col. Alfred N.] Duffie’s command, and says near Stevensburg Duffie encountered a force of Cavalry which was charged, the 1st Mass & 3d Penna Cavr’y in advance & that the Rebel Cavalry was driven through and beyond Stevensburg in disorder. When I returned to the Command near Aldie I was placed in command of the 1st Brigade 2nd Cavr’y Division which Col J[ohn] P Taylor commanded the 1st NJ 1st Penna 1st Md & 3d Penna were in that brigade & I think the 1st Mass was afterwards attached to it. I am sorry I cannot give you more information about this matter. A meeting was called of the Executive Committee about the Gettysburg monument, but not a single member of the Committee attended – I shall try again.’ he signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, with a pencil identifying inscription to the verso of the last page, otherwise in fine condition overall.