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Branch, E. B., fl. 1862-1863 to George Wortham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.17 Author/Creator: Branch, E. B., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1862 circa Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 10 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy

Ordering that a ship that will soon pass by not be detained. Reads: "The steamer with small boat will pass your post tonight to Eppes Island, Gen F. approves, do not detain her." Addressed to the commanding officer [Wortham] at "Point of Rocks."

Branch, E. B., fl. 1862-1863
Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883

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