Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885 to Fidelia E. Stanley
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02710.44.02 Author/Creator: Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy
Governor Fenton follows up on a letter written by his military secretary (see GLC02710.44.01) and reiterates that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the he will promote her son, Lucius T. Stanley, into another regiment if he would prefer to avoid delay. Written on State of New York, Executive Department stationary. Mrs. Stanley's maiden name was Warner.
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