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Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875 General Orders No. 144

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00228.02 Author/Creator: Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document signed Date: 27 September 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

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