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Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933 to Lorenzo Thomas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04182.01 Author/Creator: Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Ames resigns as Colonel after receiving the appointment of Brigadier General of Volunteers. To Thomas, United States Adjutant General. Resignation to be effective from 20 May 1863, when Ames received his promotion. Written from Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

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