Letter, 1858 February 10.

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Letter, 1858 February 10.

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Letter to Brigadier General F. Townsend concerning several matters, including an Association to which De Peyster belonged, but now regards as too unconcerned with serious matters. He also mentions his agreement with an idea that all militia offices over the rank of Major should be abolished, the number of Major Generals should be reduced to two or three, the number of Brigadiers to six or seven, and the staff officers should be selected from the lines. He also states that he would leave no stone unturned to get General Sanford's place, should anything become of him. Written at Tivoli.

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American Periodical Series I

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