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Hooker, George H., fl. 1865 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03744.01 Author/Creator: Hooker, George H., fl. 1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 5, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. 20.2 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Union Assistant Adjutant General Hooker writes to an unknown Colonel to inform him that the forces under General Godfry Weitzel have just taken Richmond. Written on stationary marked "Head-Quarters Middle Department, Eigth Army Corps." Accompanied by a printed Order (GLC03744.02).

Hooker, George H., fl. 1865
Weitzel, G. (Godfrey), 1835-1884

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