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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 to William Hoffman re: expressing gratitude for Lincoln's approval of parole

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01889.02 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/02/11 Pagination: 4 p. 20 x 13 cm Order a Copy

Hoffman was Commissary General of Prisoners. Scott also thanks him and asks that a letter be fordwarded to his nephew. The younger Scott came from Bellfield, Va.

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