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Yates, Richard, 1815-1873 Commission of John W. Henly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04042.03.05 Author/Creator: Yates, Richard, 1815-1873 Place Written: Springfield, MS Type: Autograph document signed Date: 7 November 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 46.5 cm Order a Copy

5. 2 p. 25x19.5 cm. Kemble AL: Vicksburg, Mississippi to "Medical Inspector U.S.A." This certificate states that J.W. Henly has had a protracted and sporatic fever, and should be granted a leave of absence. This motion is seconded on the back of the letter by the Medical Inspector of the US Army.

Henly, John W., fl. 1861-1865

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