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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01504.02.17 Author/Creator: Hatch, Edward, 1832-1889 Place Written: Fort Stockton, Texas Type: Typed letter Date: January 13, 1868 Pagination: 1 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 personally expresses his regret in losing General Brisbin as a recruiting officer in Lexington, Kentucky. Writes, "I think the Regiment is indebted to you more than any Officer." These typewritten copies date to circa 1887-1891 based on Mill's rank and assignment at the time.

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

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