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Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 General Orders no.152

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03721.05 Author/Creator: Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 28 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Appointing R. M. Scott as secretary to General in chief.

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