ALS : Washington, to Francis Fessenden, 1864 Jan. 15.

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ALS : Washington, to Francis Fessenden, 1864 Jan. 15.

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A letter to his son, discussing highly sensitive plans for the conduct of the Red River Expedition and other campaigns, which he has obtained through his position as secretary of the Treasury.

1 item (8 p.) ; 21 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

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Republican legislator from Maine who became a U.S. Representative, Senator, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Secretary of the Treasury. He was a strong opponent of slavery. From the description of Papers, 1837-1869. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17462689 William Pitt Fesssenden was a U.S. senator from Maine (1854-1864, 1865-1869) and Secretary of the Treasury during the Civil War (1864-1865). His sons, General Francis and Brigadier General ...

Fessenden, Francis, 1839-1906

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Union officer during American Civil War; retired as brigadier general in 1866; mayor of Portland, Me., in 1876. From the description of Francis Fessenden autograph letter signed, 1898. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71057515 ...