Letter to W.W. Belknap. [Burlington, IA.]. 1869 Dec. 29.

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Letter to W.W. Belknap. [Burlington, IA.]. 1869 Dec. 29.

Regarding Major Latimer's concern with respect to the security of his position in the army.

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