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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 to Acting Commisioner (J.L Davenport)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.52 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Type: Typed letter Date: 14 July 1908 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

Booth refers to a mistake in the paperwork says he was a medical cadet in the army. This was not the case, however.

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