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L.B.F., fl. 1864 [Report of the death of Samuel Watson Van Nuys]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.154 Author/Creator: L.B.F., fl. 1864 Place Written: Dutch Gap, Virginia Type: Autograph note signed Date: 10 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 11.5 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Testament reporting the death of Samuel Watson Van Nuys. Date is from post mark. Written on "Head Quarters 3d Brigade 3d Division 18th Army Corps" letterhead (half sheet).

Vannuys, Samuel, fl. 1861-1864

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