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Miles, Nelson A., 1839-1925 to Charles G. Slack

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02462.09.02 Author/Creator: Miles, Nelson A., 1839-1925 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 27 February 1899 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 12 cm. Order a Copy

Miles affirms that he is the person mentioned in a letter signed by General Winfield Scott Hancock that Slack inquired about (GLC02462.09.01).

Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925
Slack, Charles G., fl. 1899

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