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Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875 to R.L. Wilson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09318 Author/Creator: Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 21 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

As Brig. General and Adj. General, to R. L. Wilson: "...You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you First Lieutenant in the Seventh Regiment Louisiana Volunteers of African Descent."

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