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August 2, 1830

Jones, R., fl. 1830

Printed letter signed

Title: to nearest relatives of Eleazor D. Wood

Circular letter from the Adjutant General's Office signed by Jones as aide-de-camp. Requests a copy of the brevet commissions conferred by President Madison during the War of 1812. Wood had been brevetted lieutenant colonel on August 19, 1814 (see GLC01043.05). Handwritten note at the bottom of the letter indicates the intended recipients.

GLC01043.06

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