Sprague, William, 1830-1915

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Dates:
Birth 1830-09-12
Death 1915-09-11

Biographical notes:

American army officer, and United States senator.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Providence, to an unidentified recipient, 1862 Feb. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575332

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Providence?, to Judge G.W. Paschal, 1875 Jun. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575325

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Providence, to Judge G.W. Paschal, 1873 Jan. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575328

Governor of Rhode Island, 1859-1862, U.S. Senator, 1863-1875.

Sprague served under General Burnside in the Civil War.

From the description of Letters, 1861-1871. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86159439

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  • Legislators
  • Politicians

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • Rhode Island (as recorded)

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