HINCKS, Edward Winslow (1830-1894). Two autograph letters signed ("Edw. W. Hincks"), both addressed to Mr. George Nichols, Esq. of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1 June 1874, 2pp, 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (creasing, toning). Hincks writes regarding a deed to a lot and the potential of making improvements to the property. Headquarters, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 5 September 1874. On "The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers" letterhead. 1p, 8 x 10 1/2 in. (creasing, toning). Hincks requests that Nichols attend to the premium on a life insurance policy. Accompanied by mailing envelope bearing "National Soldiers' Home" return address.

Hincks served with distinction during the Civil War, enlisting almost immediately after the onset of the war. He was WIA at Glendale, VA, and Antietam, later promoted to Brigadier General of Volunteers, and commander of Pt. Lookout POW camp before joining the Army of the James commanding a division of United States Colored Troops in field operations.

[With:] PICKLER, John A. (1844-1910). Autograph letter signed ("J.A. Pickler") on letterhead of "House of Representatives U.S." Faulkton, South Dakota. 20 March 1900. 1p, 8 x 10 1/2 in. (toning, corner wear, light soil). Pickler writes to a representative of a railroad company seeking passes for travel from Des Moines to Chicago.

Pickler's was a representative to the U.S. House of Representatives from 1889-1897. During the late stages of the Civil War, a 21-year-old Pickler was given command of the 138th South Carolina Regiment of Colored Troops and promoted to major.

[With:] HUGO, William H. (1833-1905). Pay voucher for 1st Lieut. William H. Hugo, 9th U.S. Cavalry. 21 January 1875. 1p, 8 1/2 x 11 in. (creasing, light toning). Hugo was a Civil War veteran who was injured at the Battle of Gettysburg. After the war he commanded the 9th U.S. Cavalry regiment of the United States Army, one of the four segregated African American regiments known as the "Buffalo Soldiers."