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1862-1900

Tucker, Alba M., fl. 1865-1887

Header Record

Title: re: capture of Davis and his transport from Nashville to Washington [decimalized]

From the archive of Alba M. Tucker, Assistant Quarter Master. Collection consists of telegrams, general orders, an annual report to the Quartermaster General, printed biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, and one photograph concerning the military service of Alba M. Tucker, particularly his role in the planned transport of Jefferson Davis from Nashville, Tenn., to Washington, D.C. after Davis's capture in May 1865.

GLC07642

1865/12/08

Tucker, Alba M., fl. 1865-1887

Document

Title: [summary of Tucker's military service]

printed summary of Tucker's military service from his enlistment in 1862 to the time he was mustered out in 1865.

GLC07642.14

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