2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
MILES, Nelson Appleton (1839-1925) Served in the Civil War and was wounded in action on four occassions. After the war he became one of the best Indian fighters in the army and captured Chief Joseph, Geronimo, and Sitting Bull. He retired as after the Spanish-American war with the rank of lieutenant general. Typed Letter Signed, “Nelson A. Miles” 1p. quarto, August 8, 1903, addressed to Andrew Lipscomb, Chairman, Board of Governors, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association, and reads in part: “...I am in receipt of your letter of the 6th ultimo, notifying me that I have been unanimously chosen as President of the Association organized for ‘the erection at the National Capital of an appropriate memorial to the author of the Declaration of Independence.’ The enunciation of doctrines in that instrument was so comprehensive, so far-reaching, so grand in design and noble in purpose, and resulted in such uplifting of the people of the New World and the millions who have followed, as well as the inhabitants of the sister republics of the Western Hemisphere, that its importance can scarcely be expressed in words or comprehended in though. This work, added to other achievements of noble purpose during the life of its author, makes it fitting that we should erect a memorial indicating our appreciation of his genius and labors. Having the greatest sympathy with the object of the Association, I shall gladly contribute anything within my power to promote the purpose indicated...” Fine.
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