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Bronson, Williard H., fl. 1889-1890 to the Society of the Army of the Potomac

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.60 Author/Creator: Bronson, Williard H., fl. 1889-1890 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter Date: 30 June 1890 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.2 cm, Width: 11 cm Order a Copy

Written by Lieutenant Commander Bronson as commander of the USS "Petrel" accepting an invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac to be held on 3 and 4 July. Written on the letterhead of the USS "Petrel."

Bronson, Williard H., fl. 1889-1890

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