Isaac W. Arnold and others to Simon Cameran

House of Representatives Washington. July 22. 1861.

Hon: S. Cameron Secy of War.

N.B. Buford, a citizen of Rock Island Illinois desires a commission in the Army.

He graduated at West Point in 1827. was a lieutenant of Artillery eight years. For two years he was assistant Professor of Natural Philosophy at the Military Academy of the United States. He resigned in 1835 to accept a Civil Engineers appoint-

ment in his native state, Kentucky.

He has been for many years an enterprising citizen of Illinois, a merchant, a President of a Rail Road, and a Banker.

We recommend him as worthy of a military appointment.

Respectfully

[Elihu Washburne?] Isaac N. Arnold. Wm [Kellogg?] O. Lovejoy

The undersigned members from Iowa cordially join the foregoing recommendation Wm Vandever Saml. R. [Contis]

As a member of Congress from Missouri, and having known Col: Buford, a number of years, I cordialy unite in this recommendation.

James S. Rollins

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