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Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894 to A. P. Mason

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03783 Author/Creator: Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 4, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Brigadier General Early writes to Major Mason requesting information about recruiting and re-enlisting men. With Mason's 5 February 1862 autograph note signed, on verso of Early's letter, answering Early's questions. Written from "Head Quarters."

Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894
Mason, A. P., fl. 1862-1864

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