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Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 Communication from the Secretary of War…January 28, 1864. Transmitted with Message of the President…January 30, 1864.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06745.268 Author/Creator: Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document Date: January 28, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 15.5 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

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Johnson, Homer Uri, fl. 1896

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