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Babcock, Hampton C. (1792-1849) to Moody Bedel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.721.07 Author/Creator: Babcock, Hampton C. (1792-1849) Place Written: Pittsfield, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1815 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 33 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Lieutenant Babcock informs Bedel that he has men from the 11th Infantry under his command who need to be paid. Lists five such men. A signed note by Bedel on the bottom requests that another officer peruse the list. Written shortly after the War of 1812.

Babcock, Hampton Champlin, 1792-1849
Bedel, Moody, 1764-1841

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