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Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934 to John G. Farnsworth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02710.46.01 Author/Creator: Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1883 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Requests a copy of his military discharge papers. Explains his enlistment history in the 107th New York Volunteers from 1862-1865. Notes that there were several endorsements on the discharge and asks for a transcript. Written on stationary of the New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad. With a partially printed document signed by the Acting Assistant Adjutant General from the New York Adjutant General's Office on the verso dated 6 February 1883. It indicates that this letter was returned with a certificate of service (GLC02710.46.02). Also informs Stanley that the office cannot provide discharge copies. Stamped by the Adjutant General's Office. General John G. Farnsworth was the New York Adjutant General.

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934
Farnsworth, John G., 1832-1895

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