Derrick F. Hamlink papers
Pension request
Collection area: Political Affairs
Collection dates: 1866-1898
Thirteen documents and letters pertaining to Hamlink's career in government service and business in Washington, D.C. Some pension documents, but chiefly letters by various prominent people recommending Hamlink for government posts. Also present is a letter recommending his son, Newman, for a military commission.
Civil War veteran; served with the 4th New York Artillery, 1861-1865. Worked for the U.S. Treasury Dept. until 1868, then went into business for himself.
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