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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 to Warren Winslow

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02472 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 24 June 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 23 x 15.9 cm Order a Copy

Tells Winslow that he is forwarding his request to promote Colonel Daniel Harvey Hill to the Secretary of War for consideration. A blue paper and printed blurb about Davis are attached to the document. 1 black and white bust engraving of Jefferson Davis included.

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Winslow, Warren, 1810-1863

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