Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 to Edwin M. Stanton

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GLC#
GLC01504.02.08-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 15, 1866
Author/Creator
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
Title
to Edwin M. Stanton
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20.2 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction

Letter typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain Brisbin informs Stanton, Secretary of War, of the battles he participated in during the Civil War. Relates in detail injuries he obtained and various events and engagements which marked his service. Includes the details of 1862's Battle of Malvern Hill (described also in GLC01504.01). Refers Stanton to Generals Alfred Pleasanton, Stephen Burbridge, Nathaniel Banks, and Devens (possibly Charles Devens) for other details of his service. These typewritten copies date to circa 1887-1891 based on Mill's rank and assignment at the time.

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