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Campbell, John A. (John Allen), 1835-1880 to Beverly Wellford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03077 Author/Creator: Campbell, John A. (John Allen), 1835-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Campbell, the Confederate Assistant Secretary of War, asks Wellford for information on John Carfoot, a prisoner discharged 3 January 1863. Gives the reason for the inquiry: "The British Consul has demanded satisfaction on account of his desertion & the evidence against him should be collected." Written on Confederate War Department stationery.

Campbell, John A. (John Allen), 1835-1880
Wellford, Beverly, fl. 1863

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