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Mott, Gershom (1822-1884) to Marsena R. Patrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02462.15 Author/Creator: Mott, Gershom (1822-1884) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Requests that Patrick provide passes for Mott's subordinate, John James Shaw, so that Shaw's father and friend can visit the army camp. Written at Headquarters 3rd Bridage, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps.

Gershom Mott was a Union Major General of Volunteers.
Marsena R. Patrick was a Union Brigadier General of Volunteers.

Mott, Gershom, 1822-1884
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888
Shaw, John James, ?-1878

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