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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 to Edward Davis Townsend

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.056 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Jenks informs Colonel Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General, that the dismissal of Captain Ethan A. Jenks was a mistake. States that Jenks is the bearer of this document, and requests a hearing from Townsend.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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