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Starz, Edward L., fl. 1863 to John Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04189.57 Author/Creator: Starz, Edward L., fl. 1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/10/21 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope. Order a Copy

Informing him that private D. V. M. Smith died on October 10th, 1863. Also informs him where Smith was buried.

Smith, David V.M., fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Elizabeth, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, Charles, fl. 1862-1863
Smith, John M., fl. 1862-1863

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