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Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863 to Cuyler Van Vechten

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02458.04 Author/Creator: Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1862 Pagination: Order a Copy

Informs Van Vechten, an Inspector General, that the Second Regiment of his brigade is ready for inspection. Requests that Van Vechten come as soon as possible to inspect the regiment, which is encamped at Camp Scott on Staten Island. One bust engraving of Corcoran included as collateral.

Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863
Van Vechten, Cuyler, 1830-1875

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