4 September 1861
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Lorenzo Thomas
Lieutenant Colonel Emory reports his arrival to Thomas, United States Adjutant General. Writes, "Before the receipt of the authority from you to visit the rendezvous I had completed the organization of the companies... & prepared to move Hd. Qts of the Rgmt to Bladensburgh, and circumstances made it necessary to do so. I have therefore not visited the rendezvous... and request to do so..." Emory writes from Headquarters of the 6th Cavalry. One bust engraving of Emory included as collateral.
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