War Date Autograph Document Signed

(1818-93) Graduated in the West Point class of 1843, and was commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the Mounted Rifles, and later in the 1st Dragoons. He was awarded the brevet of 1st lieutenant for his service during the Mexican War. At the beginning of the Civil War, Ingalls was appointed Chief Quarter Master of the Army of the Potomac. He served successively under Generals' McClellan, Burnside, Hooker and Meade, rendering outstanding service to each of them in this position of great importance, a task which must be highly praised. His organizational skills were par excellence. In 1864, his intimate friend and classmate, General U.S. Grant, appointed him chief quartermaster of all Union armies operating against Richmond. As a token of his immense gratitude, Grant personally invited Ingalls to join him at the McLean House, at Appomattox Court House, Va., to witness the official surrender of General Robert E. Lee. Ingalls remained in the U.S. Army after the Civil War retiring in 1883 after 40 years of gallant and meritorious service to his country.

War Date Autograph Document Signed: 8 x 6 3/4, in bold pencil hand.

Hd. Qrs., Feb. 11th/63

To Capt. Pitkin, A.Q.M.

Capt. Hall will send two boats to the lower landing in the morning to take on some troops for Genl. Reynolds. I shall not require a boat tomorrow.

Rudus Ingalls
Chief Q.M.

Addressed on the reverse to Capt. Pitkin, A.Q.M.

Light age toning and wear. Very fine 1863 field order written by General Ingalls.