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Pleasanton, Alfred J., 1824-1897 to the Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters of the Army, New York City

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.22 Author/Creator: Pleasanton, Alfred J., 1824-1897 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1861 Pagination: Order a Copy

Captain Pleasanton submits his monthly report, and relates that he is in Washington, D.C. by direction of the Secretary of War. One bust engraving of Pleasanton included as collateral.

Pleasanton, A. J. (Alfred J.), 1824-1897

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