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Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 to Isaac Toucey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.040 Author/Creator: Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1860/09/27 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Notification of having received from Toucey orders to report for duty in Philadelphia, and decision to decline promotion in order to resign from service. "...I respectfully decline it, having determined to engage in private business, I therefore tender you my resignation as 3rd Asst. Engr..." Marked "copy" in upper left corner.

Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918
Toucey, Isaac, 1796-1869

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