Papers, 1862-1864.

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Papers, 1862-1864.

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The majority of the letters and orders pertain to the controversy over the payment of Flanner and letters of recommendation to Abraham Lincoln, for Strong to be appointed military governor of Arkansas, including letters from Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois and Edward Solomon, Governor of Wisconsin. One letter, April 25, 1861, from Strong to Maj. Gen. Halleck re: 2 steamers from Pittsburgh Landing fired on from east side of the Tennessee River, killing the mate and injuring another.

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Strong, William Kerley, 1805-1867

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American army officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : St. Louis, to Admiral Porter, 1863 Jun. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575887 New York City wool merchant commissioned a brigadier general by President Lincoln on Oct. 1, 1861. While in command at the District of Cairo (Ill.) some controversy arose over payment to a military mail clerk, Frank W. Flanner, chosen by Strong, but not actually serving in the army. From the description of P...

United States. Army. Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 60th (1861-1865)

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Flanner, Frank W.

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