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- GLC#
- GLC02494.09-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 20 April 1838
- Author/Creator
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
- Title
- to James W. Abert
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Memorandum regarding increasing the Corps of Topographical Engineers written to Colonel Abert as Secretary of War Joel Poinsett is in poor health. Also includes an introduction and recommendation for Charles Dimmock, a retired soldier looking to re-enlist.
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