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Sherman, John, 1823-1900 to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08133.11 Author/Creator: Sherman, John, 1823-1900 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1880 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., January 20, 1880. Pertains to appointment Colonel William Shafer. Also mentions that Captain Bush has been appointed Special Inspector.

Kilpatrick, Hugh Judson, 1836-1881
Sherman, John, 1823-1900

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