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Parke, John G., 1827-1900 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02462.16 Author/Creator: Parke, John G., 1827-1900 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Denies a request for a recommendation for promotion, stating he has not served with the recipient for long enough to recommend him. Parke had begun commanding the Department of Alexandria only one month earlier. Addressed to "General."

Parke, John Grubb, 1827-1900

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