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Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876 to William E. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.22 Author/Creator: Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed letter signed Date: 27 January 1857 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.1 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Acceptance of Jones's resignation to take effect 26 January 1857. Printed with handwritten insertions and signature. On stationery of the Office of the Adjutant General of the United States.

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876
Jones, William E., 1824-1864

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