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Fernow, E. B. to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.394 Author/Creator: Fernow, E. B. Place Written: Jacksonville, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 June 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Prussian-born, university educated, served in Prussian military. Came to U.S. to buy land in west, then enlisted and fought. Docket notes that he is being retained in service "with the duties of an engineer."

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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