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Howes, Joshua C., fl. 1860-1869 to Eben Whittemore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02175.18 Author/Creator: Howes, Joshua C., fl. 1860-1869 Place Written: Dennis, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 19 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Regarding meeting the quota for the draft. Signed by Howes as "Chair of Selectmen of Dennis."

Whittemore, Eben S., fl. 1862-1864
Howes, Joshua C., fl. 1860-1869

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