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Bonham, Milledge L. (1813-1890) to James A. Seddon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09402 Author/Creator: Bonham, Milledge L. (1813-1890) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Order a Copy

To James A. Seddon, Confederate Secretary of War, sending "a copy of the Report of the Provost Marshall's Court to whom the Negros--slaves and free--captured on James and Morris Island on the 11th and 18th of July last were committed for trial."

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