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Smith, James, fl. 1863 to Edward Davis Townsend

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.057 Author/Creator: Smith, James, fl. 1863 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Smith, Rhode Island Governor, requests the original or certified copy of the enlistment of Private James A. Briggs to be used in the trial of Captain Ethan A. Jenks from Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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