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Smith, Daniel P., fl. 1863 [Certificate of discharge for Alvin S. Corey]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.193 Author/Creator: Smith, Daniel P., fl. 1863 Place Written: Fairfax, Viriginia Type: Printed document signed Date: 6 January 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 27.8 cm Order a Copy

Signed by Smith as surgeon in charge of the Fairfax United States General Hospital. Contains a handwritten supplies report signed by Captain Edward L. Hart. Written across both sides by Edward Mauran, Assistant Adjutant General.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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