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Daniels, Perry, fl. 1865 [confirms the dates of Ethan A. Jenks' service in the Seventh Regiment of the Rhode Island Volunteers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.062 Author/Creator: Daniels, Perry, fl. 1865 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 6 June 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Colonel Daniels confirms the dates of Ethan A. Jenks' service and that Jenks did not receive his order of dismissal until 3 July 1863.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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