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Wright, Samuel, fl. 1864-1865 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.021 Author/Creator: Wright, Samuel, fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Assistant Adjutant General Wright informs the recipient that Private Frederick Wood is on extra duty as orderly at the Head Quarters where Wright is stationed.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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