(Collection of Karen Nicholson, Arlington, VA)
Cambridge
Sept. 2nd 1862
Hon E. M. Stanton Sec War
I have great pleasure in introducing to you Doctor A. L. Manning of our County as a Gentleman, a good Physician an original and unflinching Union man.
Dr. M. is desirous of being made a Surgeon in the Army of the United States or will accept some other place in which he can be useful to his county
I have known Dr. Manning from his childhood, and know him to be fully deserving your confidence and favor.
I have the Honor to be with great respect your obt. servant
Tho. H Hicks