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[United States surgeon's affidavit]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03619.02.07 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Blank Civil War affidavit used to certify injuries sustained by incapacitated U.S. soldiers.

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