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Quinby, Isaac F., 1821-1891 to Leonard F. Ross

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02462.18 Author/Creator: Quinby, Isaac F., 1821-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Informs Ross that he will be sending part of his forces on a "reconnoitering expedition" near Ross' forces, and requests that Ross provide additional infantry for this expedition. Written on board the Steamer "Prince Donna."

Quinby, Isaac Ferdinand, 1821-1891
Ross, Leonard Fulton, 1823-1901

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