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McGuinness, A., fl. 1865 [War Department acknowledges receipt of Captain Ethan A. Jenks' affidavit concerning his accountability for ordnance and ordnance stores]]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.258 Author/Creator: McGuinness, A., fl. 1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document signed Date: 2 August 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.9 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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