Grady, Henry W. (fl. 1870-1886) to John McIntosh Kell
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00684.17 Author/Creator: Grady, Henry W. (fl. 1870-1886) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1886 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 16 cm. Order a Copy
Writes on behalf of self and partner Evan P. Howell, both of the Atlanta Constitution, to endorse Kell for Georgia Secretary of Agriculture and to suggest "that you apply to Gen Gordon for the position of Adjutant General," which Grady describes as "a place of dignity & such work as would come to your inclination." Written on stationery of The Constitution. Part of signature is missing.
On 16 November 1886, Kell was granted the position of Georgia Adjutant General under Governor John B. Gordon.
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