Autograph letter signed : "Head Quarters 15th A.C.", to Admiral Porter, 1863 Feb. 13.

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Autograph letter signed : "Head Quarters 15th A.C.", to Admiral Porter, 1863 Feb. 13.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270501045

Asking to be appointed to the command of the newly organized marine cavalry brigade.

1 item (2 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7181881

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