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Laudensleger, E., fl. 1864 [List of wood cutters employed on President's Island during September 1864]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08649.03 Author/Creator: Laudensleger, E., fl. 1864 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Manuscript document Date: 20 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 37 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy

Displays wood cutters' names and the amount of money they earned. Contains the names of forty-two men. Laudensleger signs as witness beside each name. Top portion consists of a different paper type and is attached to bottom portion.

Laudensleger, E., fl. 1864
Walker, T. A., fl. 1863-1865

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