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De Kay, Drake (fl. 1863-) Grants Burpee a leave of absence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.246 Author/Creator: De Kay, Drake (fl. 1863-) Place Written: Washington D.C Type: Autograph document signed Date: 12 February 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy

Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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