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Kearny, Philip (1815-1862) [Recommendation for the promotion of Lieutenant Col. Nelson A. Gesner]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06459 Author/Creator: Kearny, Philip (1815-1862) Place Written: Harrison's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 29 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.1 x 32 cm. Order a Copy

Brigadier Generals David Bell Birney and Samuel P. Heintzelman, and Major General Kearny recommend Gesner for promotion to Colonel of the 101st Regiment, New York Volunteers. Major General Kearny supports Gesner's promotion, commending his service in the battles of Williamsburg and Fair Oaks and his ability as a drill officer. All recommendations appear to have been written as dockets. Missing the page with the full recommendation. Prepared by Thomas W. Egan, Colonel, 40th Regiment, New York State Volunteers.

Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
Heintzelman, Samuel Peter, 1805-1880
Birney, David Bell, 1825-1864
Gesner, Nelson A., 1837-?

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