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Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900 to Edwin M. Stanton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.061 Author/Creator: Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900 Place Written: Lexington, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Jenks writes to Stanton, Secretary of War, regarding his pay between the date of his dismissal and the time he received notification of dismissal. Colonel Bliss confirms Jenks' claims.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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