ALS, 1861 July 8, Washington, to an unnamed recipient.

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ALS, 1861 July 8, Washington, to an unnamed recipient.

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Senator Sumner agrees to recommend the recipient for a commission in the U.S. Army, but warns him of the large number of applicants for each commission.

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