Letter, 1864.

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Letter, 1864.

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Letter, July 7, 1864, written by Alexander W. Randall, Postmaster General, pertaining to a promotion for a Wisconsin man, Captain Biallos , and requesting a character reference from General Holt, Judge Advocate General; with endorsement by General Holt, July 22, 1864; and approval by President Abraham Lincoln, August 2, 1864.

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