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Letter from General Rufus King, Civil War

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A Pair of Civil War Veteran Rufus King Jr. Letters, Company F Militia: America, 19th century. A pair of letters penned by Rufus King Jr. to Cincinnati judge, William Worthington dating to 1898. The father of Rufus King Jr (1838-1900), Rufus King (1814-1876), was known a

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Letter from General Rufus King, Civil War

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A letter from General Rufus King (1814-1876), Civil War. U.S. Government official and brigadier general in the Union army during the civil war. War-date A.L.S. 'R. King', 1 page, dated Oct. 25, (no year), New York, to an unknown general regarding the release of a prisoner from Fort Delaware. In part: '...W. Bowes, a resident of this city and a gentleman, worthy of trust and confidence, is anxious to procure the liberation of an apprentice of his now confined as a prisoner of war in Fort Delaware. W. Bowes will give you the particulars of this case...' Scattered toning. Description from Alexander Historical Auctions, Chesapeake City, MD.

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Letter from General Rufus King, Civil War

Name: Letter from General Rufus King, Civil War
SKU: 113425640
Price: 100 USD
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