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8 September 1863

Niles, Nelson, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sergeant McElroy

Private Niles requests that McElroy send Niles' description list to the surgeon in charge of the Main Street Hospital in Covington. States that he was reported dead and can draw no pay.

GLC02750.009

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