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Jones, William E. (1824-1864) to G. Elskes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.19 Author/Creator: Jones, William E. (1824-1864) Place Written: Fort Ewell, Texas Type: Autograph document signed Date: 31 July 1853 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 26 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Requisition for service rendered at ten cents per day, including whiskey. Includes postscript from Elskes re payment. Elskes was the acting commander. Written at Fort Ewell, Texas.

Jones, William E., 1824-1864
Elkes, G. fl. 1853

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