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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, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: August 19, 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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