Recommendation for Laurens Joyce appointment, Florida, 1863

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Col. Isaac Dyer, commander of the 15th Maine Regiment, wrote to Brig. Gen. George F. Shepley, military governor of Louisiana, to recommend Capt. Laurens Joyce of the 15th Maine for promotion to colonel and commander of a regiment of black troops.

The letter also was signed by R.B. Irwin, assistant adjutant general.

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  • Title: Recommendation for Laurens Joyce appointment, Florida, 1863
  • Creator: Isaac Dyer
  • Creation Date: 1863-05-11
  • Subject Date: 1963
  • Locations:
    • New Orleans, LA
    • FL
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 25.1 cm x 20 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 117, Box 3/2
  • Collection: George Foster Shepley papers
  • Object Type: Text

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