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16 December 1861

Rice, William S., 1838-?

Manuscript letter

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Rice, 1st Lieutenant of the 23rd Ohio and Chairman of board of survey, reports to Colonel Scammon about the contents of a box of clothing. States that the actual contents differ from what was supposed to be inside and lists the number of pants, shoes, etc.

GLC02414.145

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