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Heistand, P., fl. 1865 to James F. Merrill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.023 Author/Creator: Heistand, P., fl. 1865 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 January 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Lieutenant Merrill that he issued Private Frederick Wood clothing for the amount of $3.85 Written at Fort Sedgwick

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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