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Orme, William W., 1832-1866 [Certification of a sutler for prisoners of war at Camp Douglas, Illinois]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02705 Author/Creator: Orme, William W., 1832-1866 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph document signed Date: 20 March 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Appoints Luman Burr to the position of sutler (someone who supplies provisions) for the prisoners of war at Camp Douglas. Signed as Brigadier General commanding the Post of Chicago. Orme was promoted to brigadier general in November of 1862. He resigned due to ill health in April of 1864.

Orme, William Ward, 1832-1866

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