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Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 to Thomas McParlin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.03 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed letter signed Date: 2 December 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed letter informing McParlin that he has been breveted Lieutenant Colonel"for faithful and meritorious services in the field." On War Department stationery. Envelope from Adjutant General's Office.

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
McParlin, T. A. (Thomas Andrew), 1825-1897

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