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22 April 1862

Hays, Alexander, 1819-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John W. Werell

Explaining why the muster rolls for his regiment have yet to reach Washington, and says he will now keep the rolls on him until Werell can reach him.

GLC02462.10

circa 1861-1865

Hays, Alexander, 1819-1864

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite, as brigadier general, seated 3/4 length, with right arm propped on chair back

Holding hat. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig. General Alex Hays." "Lossings p 487" "Hays." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0462

1864/01 ca.

Hays, Alexander, 1819-1864

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite, as brigadier general, seated 1/2 length view, holding hat, facing forward

Ink inscription on verso "Alexander Hays. Brigadier General Vols. & Capt. 16th Inf. U.S.A." "Jan. 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0461

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