Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905 to Daniel Ruggles

GLC02469.19

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GLC#
GLC02469.19-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
15 May 1862
Author/Creator
Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905
Title
to Daniel Ruggles
Place Written
Richmond, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Reagan, postmaster general of the Confederacy, informs General Ruggles that his letter of 23 April (accompanied by a letter from Ruggles's son and a sealed letter to Confederate President Jefferson Davis), have arrived. Relates that he will present the letters to President Davis, and hopes Ruggles's son will receive the appointment he seeks. Notes, "The Enemy's gun boats are in eight or ten miles of this place, and have been exchanging shots with our batteries yesterday and to-day." Written on Confederate States of America, Post Office Department stationery.

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