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Stuart, W. (fl. 1863) to Michael Cassidy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.170 Author/Creator: Stuart, W. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 26 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that the Secretary of State referred the matter of the cases of Cassidy, Patrick Fox, and James Bradley to the Judge Advocate to start an investigation. Written from the British Legation in Washington, D.C. to Cassidy at Camp Chase, Ohio. Author's signature is unclear but possibly W. Stuart.

Stuart, W., fl. 1863
Cassidy, Michael, fl. 1863

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