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Campbell, James H., fl. 1818-? to James Winchester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.058 Author/Creator: Campbell, James H., fl. 1818-? Place Written: Camp Mandeville Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1818 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Reply to Winchester's of the 24th. Campbell discusses artillery command assignments. He writes, "I had reason to of [sic] hoped from the Friendly Attention I had received from the General that my rights privilages [sic] and standing would not be effected [sic] in consequence of my arrest & trial - the General in His last has gave me conclusive evidence that I was not mistaken…"

Winchester, James, 1752-1826
Campbell, James H., fl. 1818-?

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