- GLC#
- GLC00715.08-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- September 29, 1860
- Author/Creator
- Aleix, P.O., fl. 1860
- Title
- Recommendation letter for A. Kleber
- Place Written
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 13 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Confirms that A. Kleber served as Sergeant instructor of the 1st Company of Chasseurs a Pied de la Louisiane. Praises him as one of the best instructors of light infantry tactics. Paul J. Semmes was planning on hiring Kleber, a mercenary who served in the French Army, to train his troops. Aleix signs as 1st Lieutenant, 1st Company C. a P. [Chasseurs a Pied or Louisiana Foot Rifles].
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