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1866 Giles Smith signed letter recommendation for Wm. Strong [FP.301]
1866 Giles Smith signed letter recommendation for Wm. Strong [FP.301]
1866 Giles Smith signed letter recommendation for Wm. Strong [FP.301]

1866 Giles Smith signed letter recommendation for Wm. Strong [FP.301]

$ 5.27

Availability: 100 in stock
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  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
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  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
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    Description

    1866 letter written and signed by Giles A. Smith as major general at Brownsville, TX, addressed to Edwin Stanton as Secretary of War and recommending William E. Strong for a commission in the regular army.  Smith (1829-1876) was captain in the 8th Missiouri, then colonel, appointed brigadier general in 1863.  He declined a spot in the regular army after the war (just 2 weeks after this letter was written) and was involved in Illinois politics.  Strong (1840-1891) was inspector genreal on McKean's staff, and then for Oliver Howard.  Strong was brevetted as a brigadier general but did not hav ea military career after the war.
    This material comes from the Civil War autograph, manuscript and document collection formed by Frederick Peck and is guaranteed original and genuine.  Bid with confidence as I will stand 100% behind each item.
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