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Higer, A., fl. 1863 [hospital record]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.151 Author/Creator: Higer, A., fl. 1863 Place Written: Point Lookout, Maryland Type: Printed document signed Date: 21 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that William Daken received pay from the Hammond General Hospital

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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