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Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900 to P. Sullivan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.112 Author/Creator: Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 16.6 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Colonel Bliss informs Second Lieutenant Sullivan that Private James Card is assigned on daily duty as a clerk.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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