Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 to Alexander Sankey Latty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00197 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: March 3, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.9 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Chase, Secretary of the United States Treasury, discusses Judge Latty's recommendation of Mr. Huyck "for a commission in the colored regiment." States he will refer the recommendation to Edwin McMasters Stanton, Secretary of War. Predicts that Huyck "will receive a commission in accordance with his merits." Written on Treasury Department stationery.
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