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Brower, John L., fl. 1865 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.378 Author/Creator: Brower, John L., fl. 1865 Place Written: Gainesville, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Formerly a law student at Columbia, Brower desires to remain in the army after the war. Endorsed by Scammon: "retained as Captain & recommended for promotion--Habits good milty appearance Tactics Excellent. Regulations d[itt]o."

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
Brower, John L., fl. 1865

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