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Bennett, James P., fl. 1864 [Furlough certificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.044 Author/Creator: Bennett, James P., fl. 1864 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Document signed Date: 5 January 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Document officially grants furlough to Eben Pearce, allowing him to travel to Marietta, Ohio, from 5 January to 5 February 1864.

Bennett, James P., fl. 1864

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