Telegram to Admiral Carpenter

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Telegram addressed to Admiral C.C. Carpenter, 1p. oblong octavo, March 28, 1898, and reads “National Volunteer reserve organized you elected member of military and Naval Committee acting Commander Gnel. Schofield Vice Commander General Longstreet chairman committee Generals O.O. Howard, Ames, Dodge, and Wheeler, Vice Chairman, Alex. McCook Secretary all enthusiastic Call going out now, kindly advise your acceptance tonight. Wm. D.H. Washington, Waldorf.” with attached note on verso that was carried by a Carrier Pigeon, and reads “My dear Admiral - Sorry you were prevented from coming.....C.F. Goodrich. VG.

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