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Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897 Inventory of the effects of men late of "A" Co. 5th Infy who died in Mexico from the 1st Octo to 31st Decem 1847

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04613 Author/Creator: Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 1848 Pagination: Order a Copy

Ruggles' endorsement certifying that the inventory is correct. Inventory lists names of the deceased, their dates of enlistment and death, causes of death, and effects. Date inferred from title.

Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897

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