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24 October 1862

Whitaker, Cary, 1831-1865

Autograph note signed

Title: to George Wortham

Requesting Wortham make sure "Janus McFarland of Co. G of your command...attend as witness on the Court Martial on Monday." Cary Whitaker, captain and acting colonel CSA as well as judge advocate (1864-1865), died 20 April 1865 from battle wounds.

GLC02233.14

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