Iowa CIVIL War General Nathaniel Baker Order Letter 1864

Iowa Adjutant General NB Baker was selected by Governor Kirkwood to aid him in the prosecution of the War. An original August 18, 1864 letter w printed "Fort Dodge Iowa Republican " letterhead, from BF Gue to Iowa Adjutant General Baker, re billing for printing Military General Orders issued by the Adjutant General.

Adjutant General Baker managed the State's War efforts and his outstanding aid to soldiers and their families earned him the nickname'The Soldier's Friend. The note by General Baker orders AAG John C Culbertson to address the matter. Culbertson, an Iowa City pioneer was the Iowa Volunteers Assistant Adjutant General and Paymaster. BF Gue was a notable Iowa Civil War editor who helped found the Iowa GOP and the Iowa Land Grant School, now Iowa State University at Ames.

The General and Special Orders referred to by General Baker were printed and read to the Iowa volunteers to keep them informed of court-martials, military regulations, marching orders etc. The 1p 8 x 11 letter has minor edge wear, age spots, Overall VG. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape.

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