Strong, William Kerley, 1805-1867 to Francis E. Spinner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03226 Author/Creator: Strong, William Kerley, 1805-1867 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 November 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses being placed in charge of Camp Benton, Missouri after John C. Fremont retired. Informs that he has held one review and inspection, and daily drills and parades. States that there are now 1000 troops at the camp. Comments that he has received a warm welcome from the troops. States that Fremont has been enthusiastically welcomed in St. Louis and seems cheerful. Encloses the autograph of Robert H. McMillan of New York (not present), praises his character, and recommends him for a position at the Treasury. Ask Spinner to write to McMillan. Written from Camp Benton, St. Louis, Missouri on patriotic lettersheet depicting the camp.
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