Letterbooks, 1859-1861.

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Letterbooks, 1859-1861.

1859-1861

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3145381

These letterbooks are copies, in an unidentified hand, of orders by William E. Prince, the outgoing officer from the post. They relate to varied problems of the Department of the West such as, topography of the country, reconnaissance for other routes, Indian attacks, disciplinary measures, organization and transportation of troops, food and clothing supplies, poor mail service, leaves of absence, and the release of Captain Cabell at his own request.

3 v. (93 p.); 25 cm.

eng, Latn

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8012153

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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