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Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 [Copy of Special Orders restoring Ethan A. Jenks to command]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.059 Author/Creator: Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 12 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Restores Jenks to command with pay from the date at which he rejoins his regiment. Signed across the page on 17 September 1863 by Scovel, United States Additional Paymaster. Scovel confirms that Jenks has been paid up to 4 May 1863.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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