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McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 to W. J. Babcock

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.43 Author/Creator: McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 Place Written: s.l. Type: Note signed Date: 1 September 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 15.6 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Scrap of paper on which McParlin documents a payment to Babcock of $54.25 for room and board. Marked paid in the same hand. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac.

McParlin, T. A. (Thomas Andrew), 1825-1897
Babcock, W.J., fl. 1864

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