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David, W., fl. 1867 Special Orders No. 18

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.160 Author/Creator: David, W., fl. 1867 Place Written: Camp Verde, Texas Type: Autograph document signed Date: 21 May 1867 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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