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Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897 to John Madleigh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.005 Author/Creator: Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He reports improvement among the officers at the last school of instruction. But there is one defect in that there is a lack of promptitude in the execution of commands. It is also difficult to get the men to march in lock step. Though he recommends the officers of the 27th regiment for promotion.

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

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