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Chilton, Robert Hall, 1816-1879 Special orders no. 100

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.04 Author/Creator: Chilton, Robert Hall, 1816-1879 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 1 May 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.2 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Orders from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office to accept the resignation of Col. William E. Jones.

Chilton, Robert Hall, 1816-1879
Jones, William E., 1824-1864

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