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Clark, Dexter, fl. 1861 to Ethan A. Jenks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.001 Author/Creator: Clark, Dexter, fl. 1861 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 August 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Private Dexter Clark states that he signed a government pay roll for Jenks, after obtaining permission from Captain Simpson and Colonel Burnside. Encloses a draft payable to Jenks' order (not included).

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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