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Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 to his brother John McKinley Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.025 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Place Written: La Grange, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Asks about Kin's (John McKinley Gibson) health and discusses romantic relationships. He also appoints Kin as his aide de camp with military rank and pay. Includes an incomplete letter on a separate sheet labeled as GLC04501.25B, measuring 20 x 12.5 cm.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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