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Date Original
1865 February 07
Description
Letter and photograph from Major General Frederick Steele to C.S. Pascal in Louisiana.
Biographical/Historical Note
Major General Frederick Steele led his army in the capture and occupation of Little Rock in September, 1863. He was born in New York in 1819, and died in California in 1868.
Transcription
Headquarters U.S. Forces
Kenner La. Feb. 7, 1865
C.S. Pascal Esq.
Phil'd
Dear Sir:
Your kind note
asking for my autograph
is just received. I hope
your conjectures in
[illegible] and to peace being at
at[sic] hand will prove
true. I have not seen
one of my relatives in
five years and do not
intend to ask for a
Leave of absence until
this rebellion is at an
end.
Very Respectfully
Yours etc.,
F. Steele
Major Genl.
M.G. Frederick Steele
Born in N.Y. and from N.Y.
Physical Description
Letter and attached photograph, 10" x 6.5"
Subjects
Civil War; Generals; Photographs; Correspondence; Autographs
Contributor
Frederick Steele
Geographical Area
Kenner, Jefferson Parish. (La.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.00142.001
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Small manuscript collection
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Letter and Photograph, Frederick Steele to C.S. Pascal, Small manuscript collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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