Western Union telegram, sent by H

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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

Collection:

Military

Subject Topic:

Pharmacists and Doctors

Subject Name:

Inglis, Richard

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/8E2E736B-85B8-423D-B32B-624764448937