Francis Brooke to "Dear Sir.", 1841 May 15
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Concerns the recipients' recommendation of Robert Brooke to the secretary of War and requesting information on why it was ineffectual in obtaining for Robert an appointment to West Point. Scrapbook p. 103. Transcript: ? May 15, 1841 Dear Sir I came to town this morning and was informed that you had passed. It would have afforded me great pleasure to have met with you. Will you do me the favor to inquire of the Secretary of War on what ground it was that your warm recommendation of Robert was ineffectual to give him the appointment to West Point. I have great anxiety to know and shall be greatly indebted to you can remove it. Yours with cordial regard Francis Brooke I am writing with horrible materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1841 May 15
Creator
- From the Collection: Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935 (Person)
- From the Collection: Gilmer, Thomas Walker (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, Sue Ruffin, 1889-1953 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
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