Description: Celebrating more then 25 years as a leading seller of historical items on ebay .If you haven't saved me as a favorite seller yet please consider it ! 1888 Letter Written by John Andrew Jackson Lee John A. J. Lee enlisted in the Mexican War in 1847 from Missouri In 1848, John requested 160 acres of land from the government because of his service in the Mexican War. He was granted that at Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri on May 1861. Capt. John A. J. Lee served in the organization of the Missouri Home Guards in Barry County and Stone County, in Missouri.His Militray Record :"Santa Fe Trace Batt's, Missouri Volunteers; Mexican War (Lt. Col. William Gilpin)--J.A.J Lee, Private--Capt. Thomas Jones Company B. mounted--age 30--enrolled September 8, 1847, Ft. Leavenworth--honorably discharged September 28, 1848, Independence, Missouri--note, this Battalion was also known as "Gilpin's Battalion Missouri Mounted Volunteers", Indian Battalion Mounted Volunteers", & Battalion Mounted Volunteers for the Plains", was organized at Buffalo, Missouri in August 1847--remarks--MR April 30, 1848--"left at Ft. Bent, sick"--MR--September 28, 1848: "Absent on furlough from 31 July till September 21 1848. "State Board of Health, Misouri, had received satisfactory evidence that Doctor John A.J. Lee, who has engaged for 26 years in the practice of medicine is approved to continue--April 2, 1883, Hanibal, Missouri--November 14, 1883--certificate Number 7" letter dated Feb 16, 1886-- During the Civil War, Dr John. Lee served several months as a replacement surgeon from Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. On his service papers it is written that he was never paid--that he would have to prove that he owed nothing to the U.S. Government before they would pay him. At the bottom it states, simply "never paid". It makes one wonder if his sympathies were so divided; his brother Asa, served on the Confederate side from Tennessee, as did many of his relatives and friends. However, his sons, Thomas & David, the two oldest boys & his sons-in-laws, John W. Huff & Alex Culbertson, served from Missouri for the Union. He fought in the battle of Wilson Creek, Springfield, Missouri - Union Army. He was called back to duty in 1864-Promoted to rank of Major, 63rd Reg. Co . Dr. John had disability from the war. Rachel applied for his pension, after his death in 1889 in the amount of $8.00 per month. Rachel signed applications with an X. Letter Talks about the " Democratic Hard Times "...and hopes for Harrison & Morrison Win in November 6 Details his thoughts on outcome Please view all the photos to make an intelligent decision on condition.Over 25 Years on Ebay , 100% Feedback Thank you for visiting my store and viewing this item , stop by again I list fresh items 365 days a year !! , Mark me as a favorite PLEASE READ ALL THE BORING DETAILSCustomer Service Policy:Please note in bidding or buying this listing you are entering into a binding contract. In bidding or buying you are agreeing to all policies stated below . * Shipping is clearly stated / shown in the listing , by bidding or buying you are agreeing .* The auction or fixed price listing contains only what is described. Do not assume something comes with a used item if it is not stated in the auction / listing verbiage.* You can count on us to be factual as to the best of our knowledge and have clear accurate photographs. * Photographs often disclose condition far better than verbiage as many people have different ideas on what terms may mean.* If an identifying mark, inclusion or defect is visible in the images it is considered "disclosed" to the buyer.I strive to earn 5 Stars on all my transactions , If you feel I haven't please contact me before leaving feedback so that I can personally address your concerns and earn your 5 Star rating ! Thank you very much for visiting my auctions I honestly appreciate it . Please add me as a Favorite seller , I list items 52 weeks a year . I list the Antique & Unique , Unusual things & items of distinction .
Price: 100 USD
Location: Manchester, Maryland
End Time: 2024-03-19T21:15:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
