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Kavanaugh, John, fl. 1861 to Gen. C.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.038 Author/Creator: Kavanaugh, John, fl. 1861 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 25.7 cm Order a Copy

A reminder to accept the company and to give the order for two other companies so they can elect their field officers.

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