14 June 1863
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888
Autograph document
Title: Granting permission to Burpee to take a leave of absence
Burpee has permission to go to Ft. Monroe en route for Baltimore and he can also take his horse,
GLC02744.368
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