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Ferrero, Edward, 1831-1899 to Horatio Seymour

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02458.07 Author/Creator: Ferrero, Edward, 1831-1899 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 May 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Informs Seymour that he will soon be forwarding him an order rescinding the resignation of First Lieutenant Frank W. Lyon, and reinstating him to his former position. One bust engraving of Ferrero included as collateral.

Seymour, Horatio, 1810-1886
Ferrero, Edward, 1831-1899

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