McKinley, William, 1843-1901 to J.B. Allen
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00802 Author/Creator: McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Typed letter signed Date: November 13, 1894 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
McKinley appoints Allen to the Commission appointed by Congress to indicate the position of Ohio regiments in the battle of Antietam. Allen, 19 years old in the battle, fought with the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Letter written on State of Ohio, Executive Department, Office of the Governor letterhead.
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