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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 to Thomas M. Vincent

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.060 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Scituate, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Signed by Vincent and returned to Jenks on 19 August 1863. Captain Jenks asks that Vincent, Assistant Adjutant General, inform him of the decision made concerning his case for reinstatement of command.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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