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Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875 to Thomas F. Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.230 Author/Creator: Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875 Place Written: Norwich Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He advises him to make a direct application to Major General Butler in reference to the recruiting of his regiment.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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