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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 to the Chief of Ordnance

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.245 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Point Isabel, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Captain Jenks transmits original and duplicate copies of the ordnance and ordnance stores (not included) for the first quarter of 1863.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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