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Slidell, John, 1793-1871 to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02469.23 Author/Creator: Slidell, John, 1793-1871 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 19, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Introduces Mr. Pike, who has arrived in camp to pay the Louisiana troops for prior service.

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893
Slidell, John, 1793-1871

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