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29 March 1886

Devens, Charles, 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. A. Christian

Says it would not be "consistent with propriety" for him to answer certain legal questions, due to his position as a judge.

GLC03476.04

circa 1861-1865

Devens, Charles, 1820-1891

Photograph

Title: As colonel, standing, holding sword

Graphite inscription on recto "Col. Devens." Graphite inscription on verso "Charles Deven 1820-1891 jurist & general Army of the Potomac. Attorney general of the US 1877-81." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W.Black 173 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.0334

circa 1861-1865

Devens, Charles, 1820-1891

Photograph

Title: As colonel, standing with hand on chair, holding sword

Graphite inscription on recto "Col. Devens.' Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W.Black 173 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.0335

February 23, 1883

Devens, Charles, 1820-1891

Printed document

Title: to Alex Ramsey

Charles Devens, US Attorney General Alex Ramsey, Secretary of War. "Does the full commission exceed the brevet commission of older date?"

GLC06762.007

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