John Fletcher letter of recommendation, 1861 Dec. 16.

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John Fletcher letter of recommendation, 1861 Dec. 16.

Letter of recommendation (to Judah Benjamin) to appoint a captain who has just been exchanged to replace another officer at an important point (Craney Island in Virginia).

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Benjamin, J. P. (Judah Philip), 1811-1884

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