Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 [Recommendation for Thomas H. G. Poulson]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09250 Author/Creator: Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1862 - 2 August 1862 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Recommending a private in the 46th Regiment, Va. Vols., who was "captured at Roanoke Island as [sic] is now on parole. He is poor and needs & desires employment." This letter is adhered to a letter dated 2 August 1862 from Thomas H. G. Poulson to Confederate Secretary of the Treasury C.C. Memminger stating, "Gen. Wise has known me from my youth…and I beg leave to refer you, to the accompanying letter from him in order that you may ascertain as to my character qualifications."
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