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Hardie, James A., 1823-1876 [Receipt of pay pertaining to Captain Charles H. Whittelsey, Assistant Adjutant General]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02878.04.02 Author/Creator: Hardie, James A., 1823-1876 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 18 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 14.9 cm Order a Copy

Charles H. Whittelsey signs, confirming that he received $56.53 from J. Harper, paymaster, for his service from 18- 31 May 1863. Walter Mitchell is listed as Whittelsey's black servant. James A. Hardie signs an attached paper, attesting that Whittelsey accepted his appointment as captain and assistant adjutant general 18 May 1863.

Whittelsey, Charles H., 1832-1871
Hardie, James Allen, 1823-1876
Mitchell, Walter, fl. 1863

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