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Harry W. and Mary C. Lawton Letters to George E. Albee, May 3, 1899-September 28, 1899.

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Box 4, Folder 5
Abstract:
Consists of two letters sent by Maj. Gen. Harry Lawton to his friend George Albee in New Haven, as well as one message from Harry's wife Mary (in Manila) forwarding one of his letters while the latter was in the field. Lawton commanded the 1st Division of the Eighth U.S. Army Corps. He describes deployment of the 1st Division as an ambushing force, but he would eventually be killed by a Filipino sharpshooter in late 1899. Soldiers' letters. Partial geographical list: New Haven (Conn.), Manila (Philippines).
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3 items

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