Letter from William W. Flannagan to John E. Roller

Creator:
Flannagan, William W. (William Walker), 1843-1923
Scope and content:

Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter congratulates John E. Roller on his Army commission.

Language:
English .
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Richmond, Va.
Nov. 8th/63

Dear Roller,
Allow me to congratulate you upon your success in obtaining a commission. I want to follow your example. A commission is something I have been seeking, ever since we graduated, but all my efforts are unavailing. Will you inform me by what "slight of hand" you were so successful. Let me know all the minutiae, the letters you had & from whom & to whom they were addressed & the political or rather military friends you employed. Present my kindest regards to Prince, with many wishes for your success & the hope you may do honor to my class (which you can do)

I am Truly Yr. Friend & classmate
W.W. Flannagan
Box 610

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