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Pratt, Albert S. to Garry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01003.03.12 Author/Creator: Pratt, Albert S. Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14.8 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Consists of a half page from Albert to Garry. "...I am very thankful for your proffered kindness in commissioning me Col. of the 4th Unattached Co. of [M.V.M.] of 'Chelsea City Guards' and I hope to be able to do you a like, or equally acceptable favor if the 'Skedadlers' chance to run this way..."

Pratt, Albert S., fl. 1863-1864

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