Western Union telegram, sent by H. Alvord

Description:
Western Union telegram, sent by H. Alvord of the Patent Office in Washington, D.C., to Richard Inglis of Detroit on May 23, 1863, and and a sketch of two halved cylinders with a parallel attached array of semi-circular pieces (perhaps a device for cutting pills). The telegram reads as follows: To Richard Inglis Det. May 23, 1863 By Telegram from Washington 23, 1863 You can get the body without much trouble- See adjutant Barns who has gone home. H. J. Alvord Patent Office 15De100+98Col[?]
Date Issued:
1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Subject Topic:
Pharmacists and Doctors
Subject Name:
Inglis, Richard
Format:
Telegram
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/8E2E736B-85B8-423D-B32B-624764448937