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Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.09 Author/Creator: Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/11/24 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 2 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

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