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9 November 1862

Bond, William R., 1839-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Bond informs Wortham of General Junius Daniel's orders: "you will detail from your command as extra duty men, three non-commissioned officers and twelve men to report to Private Briggins, (as early tomorrow as possible), who is in charge of the saw mill at Wartein's. He also desires that you will select a suitable position for your winter quarters and set about building them immediately."Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.

GLC02233.15

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