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Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889 to Colonel [Jona ?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03475.04 Author/Creator: Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Informs Jona that James Sturgis Grier, a member of Jona's staff, has been appointed to Sturgis' staff. Grier may have been related to Sturgis.

Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889

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