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Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875 [Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03079.05 Author/Creator: Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875 Place Written: Florida Type: Document signed Date: 8 September 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875

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