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Lemon, George, fl. 1860 Pension claim

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.112 Author/Creator: Lemon, George, fl. 1860 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 8 June 1891 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.

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