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CORSE, JOHN M.

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CORSE, JOHN M.
(1835 - 1893) Union brigadier general who was wounded at Missionary Ridge. He also fought with Sherman in the March to the Sea and in the Carolinas. T.L.S. "Jno. M. Corse" on Office of the Postmaster letterhead, 1p. 4to., Boston, Jan. 7, 1888 to William L. Wilson, in part: "…It would have afforded me great pleasure to have welcomed you and the colonel to the 'machine' and showing you its workings…I am anxious to interest some of the members of the postal committee…[send my]…kindest regards to Col. Breckinridge…". Very good.