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Mosby, John S. (1833-1916) to: Sam Chapman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03921.23 Author/Creator: Mosby, John S. (1833-1916) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1908/08/02 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Taft's upcoming speech to the Virginia Republicans; Maj. Swift's appointment as head of the Army War College.

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20 August 1908, Washington
Dear Sam:
Herewith a letter from Captain Donohow - whom I suppose you know. Please return it to me. It shows what has been in the South the common opinion about Gettysburg. Let Hugh read it. I hope you will go to hear Taft's speech to the Virginia Republicans. I sent you a copy of Major Swift's letter about my book. I am informed that he is a West Point graduate - class 1872 - & that he is regarded as one of the most accomplished officers in the Army. For that reasons he was made head of the Army War College.

Chapman, Samuel Forrer, 1838-1919
Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

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