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Lot 918
Sale 6216 - The Pennsylvania Sale
Nov 14, 2012
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Lot Description
1 vol.
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1 vol.
Manuscript Letter Copy Book. Pleasonton, Augustus James. Harrisburg, Dec. 13, 1838 - April 14, 1861. Folio, orig. sheep & bds.; worn. Approx. 140 pp, mostly covering 1838-1844. Internally clean.
During the disturbances following the state election of 1838, known as "The Buckshot War," Pleasonton was assistant adjutant-general & paymaster-general of Pennsylvania, responsible for militia requisitions.