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Hatch, Edward, 1832-1889 to James S. Brisbin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01504.02.16 Author/Creator: Hatch, Edward, 1832-1889 Place Written: Fort Stockton, Texas Type: Typed letter Date: January 12, 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Hatch states that he was informed of Brisbin's promotion following the death of Major Thompson, 4th Cavalry. Expresses regret at losing Brisbin's services, and instructs Brisbin to remain as a recruiter at Lexington, Kentucky until Hatch can send Brisbin's replacement. States "those [soldiers] sent us from Kentucky are far superior to recruits obtained in other States." These typewritten copies date to circa 1887-1891 based on Mill's rank and assignment at the time.

Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks),1837-1892
Hatch, Edward, 1832-1889
Mills, Albert L., 1854-1916

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