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Schenk, Robert, fl. 1863 to Lorenzo Thomas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.046 Author/Creator: Schenk, Robert, fl. 1863 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.6 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy

Schenk, writing from the Middle Department, encloses a Certificate of Disability for Private James A. Briggs (not included). Attention is invited to surgeon George Rex.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901
Schenk, Robert, fl. 1863

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