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Armstrong, John (1755-1816) to Eleazor D. Wood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01043.05 Author/Creator: Armstrong, John (1755-1816) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Letter signed Date: 19 August 1814 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22 x 20 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 28.5 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Transmits a brevet commission to the position of lieutenant colonel for Wood's service in the Battle of Lundy's Lane near Niagara Falls on 25 July 1814. One black and white bust engraving of John Armstrong included.

Wood, Eleazor D., 1783-1814
Armstrong, John, 1755-1816

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