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Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Aug 7, discernible cds with manuscript date on folded letter to Columbia, Mo., manuscript "5" rating, with letter datelined "Fort Leavenworth, August 6, 1846" with interesting contents regarding elections…"I have only a few minutes to devote to you at present but even then clear my conscience…There is now 9 Co. at the fort and 5 more to come, Those that are here held an election yesterday for their officers. Price had no opposition. Gen Allen of Lewis County was elected over Mitchell from St. Louis for Lieut. Col. of the regiment & Capt Edmonson of the same for Major. Gen. Halleck was elected without opposition Lieut, Col. of the extra battalion, The officers of the Ref are subject to the vote of the 5 Co. which are yet behind thought I have no doubt but they will confirm our choices. Bart you must write to me frequently there will be no difficultly about communicating as there will be a regular express every other week. From this place to us direct your letters to me care of Co. A Capt Giddlings, Prices (Sterling) regiment Mo. Vol."; cover with some light edge staining at lower left, Very Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.