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Weitzel, Godfrey, 1835-1884 [Recommendation for Captain Vandenbergh]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02463.24 Author/Creator: Weitzel, Godfrey, 1835-1884 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: circa 4 December 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.8 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

Brigadier General Weitzel writes: "I do not formally know Capt. Vandenbergh. But I am told by reliable officers that he is a very good man, and would make a first rate commanding officer for this regiment. I therefore hope he will be appointed, and ordered to rejoin his regiment."

Weitzel, G. (Godfrey), 1835-1884

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