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Parsons, Mosby Monroe, 1822-1865 to Alexander E. Steen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02026 Author/Creator: Parsons, Mosby Monroe, 1822-1865 Place Written: Yellville, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

General Parsons writes to General Alexander E. Steen: "I am desirous of meeting you and Col. Shaver at my room this evening... " (possibly referring to Colonel Robert G. Shaver).

Parsons, Mosby Monroe, 1822-1865
Steen, Alexander E., ?-1862
Shaver, Robert G., 1831-1915

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