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Bidwell, Daniel D., 1816-1864 to John Titcomb Sprague

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05024 Author/Creator: Bidwell, Daniel D., 1816-1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy

Written from Camp White Oak Church. Colonel Bidwell of the 49th New York Volunteers writes to Sprague, Adjutant General of the State of New York. Attests that John C. White is "a worthy and efficient man and one who has distinguished himself in service." Argues for White's promotion.

Bidwell, Daniel D., 1816-1864
Sprague, J. T. (John Titcomb), 1810-1878
White, John C., 1841-?

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