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Strong, W.C., fl. 1850-1863 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.14 Author/Creator: Strong, W.C., fl. 1850-1863 Place Written: Wilmington, North Carolina Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.5 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

Military pass for Maury and two friends to travel to Richmond "without molestation by any guards & pickets," by order of Major General Whiting. Written from Cape Fear Department Headquarters.

Strong, W.C., fl. 1850-1863
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

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