Col. C.W. Woodman letter on transfer, near Thibodaux, LA, 1864
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Maine Historical Society
In the end, Phinney's transfer was blocked by his commanding officer, Colonel Ephraim W. Woodman, who asked that Phinney be allowed to remain with the 2nd Cavalry in order to fill a non-commissioned position there.
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