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Harris, Isham G. (Isham Green) (1818-1897) to Frederick P. Stanton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03468.02 Author/Creator: Harris, Isham G. (Isham Green) (1818-1897) Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 March 1857 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Recommending James B. Ferguson for navy service.

Isham Green Harris was the Governor of Tennessee, as well as a Congressman and Senator from that State.
Frederick P. Stanton was a Congressman from Tennessee.

Harris, Isham G. (Isham Green), 1818-1897
Stanton, Frederick P. (Frederick Perry)., 1814-1894

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