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Twiggs, David Emanuel (1790-1862) to William Marcy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03140 Author/Creator: Twiggs, David Emanuel (1790-1862) Place Written: Monterrey, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1846 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Secretary of War Marcy recommending Captain L.P. Graham for promotion. Graham is cited for gallantry at Palo Alto and Rasaca.

Twiggs, David Emanuel, 1790-1862
Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

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