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26 June 1865

Kearney, S.L., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Wishes to remain in service. Father died serving under Genl. Taylor in Mexico; brother died serving under Genl. Worth. Served for seven years in the U.S. patent office after being recommended by various generals, including Winfield Scott. Docket remarks indicate that Kearney has been recommended for discharge; among other things, his moral character is evaluated as "bad."

GLC02414.386

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