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Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892 to Col. Bigham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03474.06 Author/Creator: Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Signed endorsement on verso from "Genl Thomas". Discussing demobilization of the army and moving of troops. Meigs had been appointed Quartermaster General of the Union Army eleven days earlier.

Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892
Lynch, John, fl. 1865

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