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Stromhouse, H.V., fl. 1865 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.413 Author/Creator: Stromhouse, H.V., fl. 1865 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 July 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Captain in the U.S.C.T. with extensive military experience with British arm, including a general's a.d.c., before joining Union army as draughtsman. At time of writing was serving as a judge advocate.

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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