ALS, [1856] August 8, Friday morning : to unknown.

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ALS, [1856] August 8, Friday morning : to unknown.

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Requests "a reference to a Report made by General Scott in 1844, in which he recommended that the Brevet rank of Captain be given to Mr. John C. Fremont." Fremont was a presidential candidate at this time.

1 p. ; 20 x 17 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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