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Seymour, Truman (1824-1891) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03474.07 Author/Creator: Seymour, Truman (1824-1891) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 2 February 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17.5 x 8.5 cm. Order a Copy

Recommending Captain Briggs for promotion. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

Truman Seymour was a Union Brigadier General of Volunteers.

Seymour, Truman, 1824-1891

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