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Simpson, Peter, fl. 1861 [Notice of Discharge for Captain Ethan A. Jenks due to the expiration of his term]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.189 Author/Creator: Simpson, Peter, fl. 1861 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Printed document signed Date: 2 August 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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