Raynors HCA 2020-02
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Ormsby MacKnight (or McKnight) Mitchel (1810-1862) was an American astronomer and major general in the American Civil War. Known in the Union Army as "Old Stars", he is best known for ordering the raid that became famous as the Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War. Endorsed Document Signed "O.M. Mitchel, Maj. Gen. Comdg" on page 4 of 3page letter written/signed by Wm. S. Diller Adjt. 76th Regt P.V.. The letter is datelined Head Quarters 76th regt. P.V., Hiltoh Head, S.C., October 2, 1862. Writing to Colonel N.W. Brown, Diller lists the circumstances of four officers who have overstayed their leaves of absent. VG.
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