Letter : to T.E. Ellsworth, 1865 June 23.

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Letter : to T.E. Ellsworth, 1865 June 23.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49623319

Holograph letter written on War Department stationery informing Captain Ellsworth that he would be getting a promotion.

1 item (1 leaf) ; 21 x 26 cm., folded to 21 x 13 cm.

University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7611454

University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library

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Online Archive of California

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Ellsworth, T. E.

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Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

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Thomas was born in New Castle, Delaware. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1823, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry. He fought in the Seminole War in Florida and, during the Mexican–American War, he was the chief of staff to General William O. Butler. He received a brevet promotion to lieutenant colonel for Monterrey, which was made permanent in 1852. From 1853 to 1861, he served as chief of staff to the commanding general of the U.S. Army, Wi...