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Hastings, George S., fl. 1865 to Fidelia E. Stanley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02710.44.01 Author/Creator: Hastings, George S., fl. 1865 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, is interested in helping Lucius. Written on State of New York, Executive Department stationary. Mrs. Stanley's maiden name was Warner. Hastings was the governor's private secretary.

Hastings, George S., fl. 1865
Stanley, Fidelia E., 1812-1880

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