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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 Height: 26 cm, Width: 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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