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1868 ALS John M. Thayer brevet major general civil war, senator, etc. [FP.313[
1868 ALS John M. Thayer brevet major general civil war, senator, etc. [FP.313[
1868 ALS John M. Thayer brevet major general civil war, senator, etc. [FP.313[

1868 ALS John M. Thayer brevet major general civil war, senator, etc. [FP.313[

$ 5.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    1868 letter on United States Senate Chamber letterhead from Washington DC, written and signed by John Milton Thayer (1820-1906), a politician and civil war general.  He was US senator from Nebraska 1867-71, governor of Wyoming Territory 1875-78, and governor of Nebraska 1887-1892.  He resigned an earlier seat in Nebraska's territorial legislature to accept a commission as colonel of the 1st Nebraska; he was promoted to brigadier general in October 1862.  Letter to General William E. Strong, informing him that Thayer will be unable to attend a reunion of army officers in Chicago.
    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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