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Pettis, William H., fl. 1860 [Autograph of Pettis, Colonel of the 50th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Commander of the Engineer Depot]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00919.25.06 Author/Creator: Pettis, William H., fl. 1860 Place Written: s.l. Type: Signature Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 2.6 x 8.2 cm. Order a Copy

Beach, Elias William, 1841-1921

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