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Papers, 1863-1867.

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Order, May 21, 1863, assigning Captain Adam Badeau to General Grant's staff. Telegram, April 21, 1864, to Dr. John P. Gray in Utica, asking if Gray can act as commissioner to investigate the sanity of Lorenzo Stewart. Note on back signed by Gray stating that he will do so. Letter to Dr. John P. Gray, April 26, 1864, stating he has enclosed the commission from the President to investigate the case of Private Lorenzo Stewart. Letter, Sept. 4, 1867, to Andrew Boyd in New York City, states he is sending copies of orders issued by the Adj. Gen. Office re: Lincoln's funeral, as requested.

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