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Fitzhugh, William E., 1832-1889 to John B. Marchand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.19 Author/Creator: Fitzhugh, William E., 1832-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 34 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Enclosing communications regarding James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army, who now works on board the ship. "I herewith enclose the communications relating to James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army and now serving on board this ship as Coal Heaver, also my statement concerning him." Written on board the U.S.S. Sebago as part of the blockade of Mobile, Alabama.

Fitzhugh, William E., 1832-1889
Marchand, John Bonnett, 1808-1875

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