Postcard, Richard C. Drum to Luce recommending LT Tasker H. Bliss as instructor of military science, 1884 Oct 13

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Identifier: RG-01- Item RG01_02_13

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Postcard, Army Adjutant General’s Office to Luce recommending Lieutenant Tasker H. Bliss as instructor of military science

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Postcard sent by Richard C. Drum, Adjutant General of the United States Army, to Stephen B. Luce recommending Lieutenant Tasker H. Bliss for post at the Naval War College as instructor of Military Science. Drum writes that Tasker would be a better selection over Luce's pick, writing that Tasker is "one of the most accomplished officers," and he wants Luce to "have the very best man."

Dates

Creation: 1884 Oct 13

Creator

Drum, Richard C. (Richard Coulter), 1825-1909 (Person)

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English

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War Department Adjutant General's Office Washington, Oct 13, 1884

Dear Commodore Luce: Yours of the 11th reached me this morning. I know your [illegible] very well and while I hold him in high esteem both personally and professionally I do not think he is [illegible] - the man needed as instructor of Military Science. The [illegible] man I have I have selected to recommend to the Sec of War is Lieut. Tasker H. Bliss of the 1st Arety. - one of the most accomplished officers in the [profession?]. My desire is that you should have the very best man we have for the list [illegible] + if I can get the Secretary to approve my selection, I feel that you will have probably the best desirable officers for the place.

Very truly yours, R.C. Drum a.g.