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Armstrong, James, 1794-1868 [U.S. Navy appropriation document]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.27 Author/Creator: Armstrong, James, 1794-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 30 April 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 17.8 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed document certifying that Captain James Armstrong was paid $89.60 for travel expenses from Boston to Washington D.C. Signed twice by Armstrong.

Armstrong, James, 1794-1868

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