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Strickland, M.P., fl. 1862 to Enoch Q. Fellows

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.009 Author/Creator: Strickland, M.P., fl. 1862 Place Written: Dawfuskie Island, SC Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He is trying to gain favor so he can be appointed post chaplain.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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