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Lovell, Joseph, fl. 1862 to General Lewis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02410.02 Author/Creator: Lovell, Joseph, fl. 1862 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 January 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy

Lovell, aide-de-camp for (and possibly a relative of) General Mansfield Lovell, writes to Lewis (John Lawson Lewis, of the Louisiana militia). Lovell writes "I am directed by Genl Lovell to say that he has this day recd your invitation to Review & Inspect- the troops of your division on the 8th instant; and to say that he will accept the invitation you have extended to him with great pleasure." Written on Confederate States of America, Head Quarters, Dept. 1 stationery.

Lovell, Joseph, fl. 1862
Lewis, John Lawson, 1800-1886
Lovell, Mansfield, 1822-1884

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