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Duchachel, H.W., fl. 1863 Gives Thomas permission to leave the hospital until 9pm

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.277 Author/Creator: Duchachel, H.W., fl. 1863 Place Written: Georgetown, D.C. Type: Autograph document signed Date: February 10, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 10 cm, Width: 9 cm Order a Copy

From the Seminary Hospita;. The assistant surgeon grants permission.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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