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Two letters from Civil War Generals [Decimalized .01-.02]

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GLC#
GLC03472.04-View header record
Type
Header Record
Date
1864-1893
Title
Two letters from Civil War Generals [Decimalized .01-.02]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Union General
Medal of Honor
Military History

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GLC03472.04.01
Collection Item
Autograph note signed

to Henry M. Cist

March 2, 1864

Palmer, William J., 1836-1909

Requesting that another officer be allowed to go home with him. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03472.04.01

GLC03472.04.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to unknown

22 November 1893

Guy Venor H., 1839-1899

Hopes to see the recipient soon, and says he has recently received a Medal of Honor for gallantry at Cold Harbor.

GLC03472.04.02

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