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Letter from Col. Max Friedman, Commander of the Cameron Dragoons, circa 1863

Blank lettersheet with elaborate graphics, including a Union Flag in color and a depiction of a soldier on horseback. The letterhead features the text: "Head Quarters Cameron Regiment (in red)", "Dragoons (in blue)", and "Col. Max Friedman, Commander (in red)". Colonel Friedman was the first Jewish chaplain in the Union Army.

Associated People/Businesses

Friedman, M.
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)
FRIEDMAN, MAX COL.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Jewish soldiers
Military correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 13