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Mitchell, J., fl. 1863 to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.046 Author/Creator: Mitchell, J., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.7 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy

Military orders from a higher ranking officer. The precise content, however, is indeterminate. Faded ink has rendered this letter nearly illegible.

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