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Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861 to William Pearce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.088 Author/Creator: Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861 Place Written: Zanesville, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 7, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.

Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

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