Howe, Charles E. (fl. 1866) to James S. Brisbin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01504.02.06 Author/Creator: Howe, Charles E. (fl. 1866) Place Written: Little Rock, Arkansas Type: Typed letter Date: 25 January 1866 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. The Officers of the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery have invited Brisbin to serve as Colonel of that regiment. Assistant Adjutant General Howe reports that he has forwarded the invitation to the Adjutant General of the Army along with the Commanding General's recommendation. Written from Headquarters, Department of Arkansas. These typewritten copies date to circa 1887-1891 based on Mill's rank and assignment at the time.
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