Letter, 14 April 1840, James Beverly Risque (1767-1843) to Andrew Horatio Reeder (1807-1864)
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Letter, 14 April 1840, James Beverly Risque (1767-1843) to Andrew Horatio Reeder (1807-1864)
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JB Risque (George C. Hutter's father in law) asks for assistance from Andrew Horatio Reeder (George Hutter's brother in law) in securing an appointment to the United States Naval Academy for his grandson James Beverly Ward (1822-1907).
James Beverly Risque "Served in the rank of Major on the staff of General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans and received Jackson at his house in Lynchburg after the war." Source: The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA, June 14, 2015, James Beverly Risque was born in 1767 in Fincastle, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Kennerly on June 27, 1799, in Botetourt, Virginia. They had four children during their marriage. He died on November 29, 1843, at the age of 65 . Buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia
James Beverly Risque "Served in the rank of Major on the staff of General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans and received Jackson at his house in Lynchburg after the war." Source: The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA, June 14, 2015, James Beverly Risque was born in 1767 in Fincastle, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Kennerly on June 27, 1799, in Botetourt, Virginia. They had four children during their marriage. He died on November 29, 1843, at the age of 65 . Buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia
Creator
James Beverly Risque (1767- 1843)
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Historic Sandusky - University of Lynchburg
Date
April 14, 1840
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7 3/4" by 10" handwritten ink on paper
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Lynchburg April 14th 1840
A.H. Reeder Esq
My dear sir,
James Beverly Ward, the son of my daughter Adeleine is now near eighteen, a time looking boy. Tall and straight, of five genius, has been two years at West Point, but finding duties there arduous and laborious solicited his Pa. to permit him to resign which was done accordingly and he is now at home, in New York, where he remained some time on his return, he became acquainted with many of the Naval officers, who strongly persuaded him to join the Navy, and being greatly inclined to that profession he wishes to obtain the appointment of Midshipmen, before he went to West Point he was a considerable proficient in the Latin Greek and French languages. You no doubt are acquainted with many of the members of Congress from your state. Buckhanen, Wagner, and others, if you will take the trouble of presenting him to some of the most influential members of your acquaintances, as an applicant for that office, as early as convenient, before the adjournment of Congress. It will be gratefully acknowledged by me and lay him under obligations not to be forgotten.
With high consideration of respect
And esteem your friend and servant
J. B. Risque
A.H. Reeder Esq
My dear sir,
James Beverly Ward, the son of my daughter Adeleine is now near eighteen, a time looking boy. Tall and straight, of five genius, has been two years at West Point, but finding duties there arduous and laborious solicited his Pa. to permit him to resign which was done accordingly and he is now at home, in New York, where he remained some time on his return, he became acquainted with many of the Naval officers, who strongly persuaded him to join the Navy, and being greatly inclined to that profession he wishes to obtain the appointment of Midshipmen, before he went to West Point he was a considerable proficient in the Latin Greek and French languages. You no doubt are acquainted with many of the members of Congress from your state. Buckhanen, Wagner, and others, if you will take the trouble of presenting him to some of the most influential members of your acquaintances, as an applicant for that office, as early as convenient, before the adjournment of Congress. It will be gratefully acknowledged by me and lay him under obligations not to be forgotten.
With high consideration of respect
And esteem your friend and servant
J. B. Risque
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James Beverly Risque (1767- 1843) , “Letter, 14 April 1840, James Beverly Risque (1767-1843) to Andrew Horatio Reeder (1807-1864),” Historic Sandusky Archives and Collections, accessed January 23, 2025, https://historicsanduskyarchives.omeka.net/items/show/28.