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Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901 General Orders, Brigadier General Commanding

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.225 Author/Creator: Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 4 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Congratulates the troops on their courage and conduct of late. thanks to all who particpated in the recent movement. Written near Suffolk, Virginia.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865
Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901

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