Gideon Welles to Henry W. Washburn, 28 July 1866
Navy Department,
Washington, July 28, 1866
 
Sir:
            In reply to your letter of the 22d inst. you are informed that the Department has no authority to compensate you for personal effects taken from you by the rebels.
                                                                                               
I am resp'y
your obt. svt.
G. Welles
Secy of the Navy
 
Henry W. Washburn Esq
            New London, Conn.
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(11692)DL1582.015149Other1866-07-28

People - Records: 2

  • (4023) [recipient] ~ Washburn, Henry Wheaton
  • (4152) [writer] ~ Welles, Gideon

Places - Records: 2

  • (75) [origination] ~ Washington, DC
  • (2660) [destination] ~ New London, New London County, Connecticut

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Gideon Welles to Henry W. Washburn, 28 July 1866, DL1582.015, Nau Collection