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Renshaw, Richard T., 1822-1879 to John A.J. Brooks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02254.17 Author/Creator: Renshaw, Richard T., 1822-1879 Place Written: Washington, North Carolina Type: Letter signed Date: 23 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20 x 34 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Brooks with orders to keep all transports of provisions "from passing the 'valley City' except by the Local Treasury Agents permit."

Renshaw, Richard T., 1822-1879
Brooks, John A. J., fl. 1863-1865

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