Stewart, Alexander Peter (1821-1908) to Gideon Johnson Pillow
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02460.14 Author/Creator: Stewart, Alexander Peter (1821-1908) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 28 November 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.7 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy
Possibly written in 1861. Written in Columbus (possibly Kentucky). General Stewart asks General Pillow to transmit a letter written to him (Stewart) from the Secretary of War. Discusses details pertaining to his command. Reports that a company led by Captain J. W. Stewart (possibly John W. Stewart) at Island No. 10 has not received pay for several months. Requests that Pillow direct the paymaster to pay J. W. Stewart's troops.
Judah P. Benjamin served as Confederate Secretary of War 17 September 1861- 24 March 1862.
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