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Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 General orders, no. 191

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03721.04 Author/Creator: Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 25 June 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

An order regarding the recruitment, enlistment , pay, and service of veteran volunteers.

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

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