Gifford, Haviland (fl. 1863) Dear Father [Allen Gifford]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04560.01 Author/Creator: Gifford, Haviland (fl. 1863) Place Written: Near Fairfax Court House Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1863 Pagination: 4p. : envelope ; 21 x 26.6 cm. Order a Copy
This letter is about opposing strategies of different generals
Haviland Gifford enlisted 22 January 1862 at Albany, New York, as a 1st Lieutenant. On that date, he was commissioned into Field & Staff NY 93rd Infantry. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on 3 February 1865, and was mustered out on 29 June 1865 at Washington, D.C.
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