Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 to Joseph E. Brown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03723 Author/Creator: Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 26 June 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 19.9 x 25.4 cm. Order a Copy
Disagreement over whether the replacement for a deceased officer in a Georgia regiment is to be elected or chosen by the President. Brown, who often believed Jefferson Davis exercised too much power, believed that the officer should be elected, however Seddon writes that Confederate law states he will be chosen by the President. Written on Confederate States of America War Department stationary.
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