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Smith, Edward W., fl. 1864 General Orders 1345

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.328 Author/Creator: Smith, Edward W., fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

The order states that Major General David B. Birney has died of a disease contracted in the field. The order recounts Birney's achievements.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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