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Averell, William W., 1832-1900 to L. J. Cist

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02465.02 Author/Creator: Averell, William W., 1832-1900 Place Written: Grafton, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Written in Grafton, possibly West Virginia. Brigadier General Averell replies to a note from Cist, collector of autographs for United States Sanitary Fairs. Recalls his Civil War service, including 2nd Lieutenant, 3rd U.S. Cavalry; Acting Assistant Adjutant General to General Andrew Porter during First Bull Run; Colonel 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry; and Brigadier General of Volunteers 26 September 1862."

Averell, William Woods, 1832-1900
Cist, Lewis Jacob, 1818-1885

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