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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 to Montgomery C. Meigs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.011 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Lexington, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Captain Jenks transmits the monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage and the clothing receipt roll for November 1863.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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