Ulysses S Grant Signed Presidential Appointment

This document entails the appointment of George Robinson by President Ulysses Grant on March 1, 1877.

Robinson had served meritously in the Civil War with the 123rd New York Volunteers, Company A, fought at the battle of Gettysburg, marched with Sherman to the sea, oversaw the surrender of General Joseph Johnston, and almost every single major battle of the Civil War.

In his July 5th, 1863 letter to his wife, Robinson described his experience at Gettysburg: “The Rebs shelled the woods here yesterday to drive us out but they did not do it but we had no accidents. The Old Soldiers say this was the hardest fought battle they ever heard of. Well I have to say it was terrific all day long but we have taught the Rebs a lesson they never will forget. We repulsed them in every phase since they were not here but where they are I don’t know. I would like to write more but I have not time now. Our Army never fought better and Rebels know how effective was our fire.”

According to records, Robinson, then a captain, was mustered out on March 8, 1865, but was appointed to Post Chaplain on March 1, 1877 after reentering service.

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