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Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.008 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Col. Gibson recommends officers (as surgeon, assistant surgeon, quartermaster and commissary) for the 13th Reg. La. Volunteers and inquires whether a civilian can be appointed as quartermaster. Written at Camp Chlamette.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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