Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901 to James Lesley Jr.

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GLC#
GLC02728
Type
Letters
Date
24 July 1861
Author/Creator
Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901
Title
to James Lesley Jr.
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Discusses the early organization of a regiment in New York. States that if Captain G.A. Siedel has a regiment ready with a minimum of 866 men or a maximum of 1046 men, they will be mustered into service. Gives other instructions on related companies being formed. Written while serving as Lincoln's private secretary.

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