Letter signed : Washington, D.C., to the President, 1868 Aug. 21.

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Letter signed : Washington, D.C., to the President, 1868 Aug. 21.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270510372

Introducing J.J. Purman, who "is desirous of obtaining a position in one of the veteran reserve regiments."

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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