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PARKE, JOHN G.

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PARKE, JOHN G.
(1827 - 1900) Union major general who fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Vicksburg. He was the IX Corps chief of staff in 1864 and commanded the Army of the Potomac during Meade's absence. War-date A.E.S. ""Jno. G. Parke"" adding rank, 1p. 3 1/4"" x 7 3/4"", Headquarters of the 9th Corps, Aug. 27, 1864 concerning the return of wagons and goods to a sutler who unwittingly violated an army order forbidding the crossing of the Plank Road. Two minor tears at top, else very good.