Recommending two young Virginians, Dr. Terrill of Barbour’s home County of Orange, “as a personal favor,” and Dr. Davis, “a young man of some promise,” from a prominent Richmond family to the “station” of Surgeon’s mate in the Navy, in an autograph letter, signed by Barbour from the Senate Chamber, to the Secretary of War (Smith Thompson)
4to. One-page, approximately 75 words. Inlaid to a larger sheet, verso with a short docket. Very good. More
