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Sherman, John, 1823-1900 to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08133.19 Author/Creator: Sherman, John, 1823-1900 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1878 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., April 30, 1878. Pertains to finding a government appointment for Kilpatrick's nephew. States that he will work as a clerk in the Treasury department, and advises him to interview for the job promptly.

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

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