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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 [statement regarding Captain Jenks' pay between the times of his dismissal and reinstatement from military service]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.064 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Foster, Rhode Island Type: Autograph document signed Date: 12 September 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 35.1 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Walker signs as Justice of the Peace. Contains Jenks' statement that he was dismissed on 4 May 1863, but learned of this dismissal while in the field 3 July 1863. Jenks requests pay for the period between 4 May 1863 and 12 June 1863.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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