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McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897) to Joseph K. Barnes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.36 Author/Creator: McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897) Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Letter Date: 10 December 1866 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.8 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Copy of a letter officially notifying U.S. Surgeon General Barnes that he has accepted the rank of Brevet Brigadier General "for meritorious service during the war." Written on stationery of the Headquarters Department of the Gulf. Headed "Medical Director's Office."

McParlin, T. A. (Thomas Andrew)., 1825-1897
Barnes, Joseph K., 1817-1883

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