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Ryals, Henry J., 1834-? [Charge and specifications in the case of John M. Holmes for multiple desertions]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.31 Author/Creator: Ryals, Henry J., 1834-? Place Written: Greenville, North Carolina Type: Autograph document signed Date: 11 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 38.5 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy

Charges against John W. Holmes for deserting for the fourth, fifth, and sixth time. Describes these desertions. Also signed and approved by George Wortham.

Ryals, Henry J., 1834-?
Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883

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