81. Iowa Adj. Gen. Nathaniel Baker to Lincoln recommending appointment of Maj. Edgar Ensign as Captain in U.S. Regular Army
Title
81. Iowa Adj. Gen. Nathaniel Baker to Lincoln recommending appointment of Maj. Edgar Ensign as Captain in U.S. Regular Army
Description
Letter from Iowa Adjutant General Nathaniel B. Baker to Abraham Lincoln recommending the appointment of Major Edgar T. Ensign of the 9th Iowa Cavalry to the office of Captain with the U.S. Regular Army. March 3, 1865. Copy.
Date
1863-03-03
Contributor
Becki Plunkett and Stephen Vincent
Rights
Copyright State Historical Society of Iowa. Information at http://www.iowahistory.org/libraries/services-and-fees/conditions-for-image-reproductions.html
Digital Reproduction Information
Original scanned at 600 dpi w/ sRGB color space.
Repository
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines
Repository Collection
State Archives of Iowa: Record Group 101 (Adjutant General)
Digital item created
10/7/2008
Transcription
Davenport, Mar. 3rd 1865. To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln[,] President of the United States[,] Washington D. C. Sir. I most earnestly recommend to your favorable consideration for appointment as Captain in the Regular Army, Major Edgar T. Ensign of the 9th Iowa Cavalry. From the commencement of the war, Ensign has served as faithfully as any man could. He has been a Sergeant in the 2nd Iowa Infantry wounded in the charge on Fort Donaldson, one of the "bravest of the brave," promoted to 2nd Lt. then to 1st Lt. then to Captain in Co. D. wi[th] 2nd Iowa Infantry; and then promoted to the Majorship of the 9th Iowa Cavalry, he has proved himself everywhere as a brave soldier and an accomplished and efficient officer. With great respect I have the honor to be, Truly yours[,] N. B. Baker, Adjt. Genl. of Iowa