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Williams, Seth, 1822-1866 Special Order No. 357

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.020 Author/Creator: Williams, Seth, 1822-1866 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: December 27, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

"True Copy" of special order extract. Written and with a signed attestation by Hunt. Assigns the siege train of the armies operating against Richmond, commanded by Brig. Genl. H.L. Abbott, to Hunt. Written from headquarters of the Army of the Potomac.

Williams, Seth, 1822-1866

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