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Williams, J.D., fl. 1861-1863 Special Order, No. 12 (for Thomas F. Burpee)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.235 Author/Creator: Williams, J.D., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Hartford Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 May 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He is ordered to deliver all rifle muskets and equipment in his possession to Col. John M. Hathering and General Van Buren.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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