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Richards, W. V., fl. 1879-1880 [Circular no. 1 regarding the death of Fredrik Rosencrantz]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.217 Author/Creator: Richards, W. V., fl. 1879-1880 Place Written: Fort Riley, Kansas Type: Printed document signed Date: February 21, 1880 Pagination: 4 documents : 1 pg. each Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

GLC02382.217 consists of four copies of one document, each signed by Richards. The circular contains a letter submitted by Colonel E. von Promgren, of the Royal Swedish Horse Guards, praising Rosencrantz (Rosencrantz possibly formerly served with the Guards). Richards signs as First Lieutenant, 16th Infantry, Adjutant.

Richards, W. V., fl. 1879-1880
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
Rosencrantz, Fredrik, ?-1879

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