Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892 to Col. Bigham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03474.06 Author/Creator: Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
Signed endorsement on verso from "Genl Thomas". Discussing demobilization of the army and moving of troops. Meigs had been appointed Quartermaster General of the Union Army eleven days earlier.
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