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Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 to Ira Andrews

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02158.10 Author/Creator: Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

He opens with his health, and then moves on to briefly mention the actions of Congress, and lastly advise Mr. Andrews on whom to pick to be Andrew's son Elbridge's draft substitute. Written on patriotic stationery.

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

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