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Balch, George T., fl. 1863 to Ethan A. Jenks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.239 Author/Creator: Balch, George T., fl. 1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.6 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Balch, Captain of Ordnance, informs Captain Jenks that the Ordnance Office does not have access to the pay rolls of Jenks' company, thus cannot comply with Jenks' earlier request.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901
Balch, George T., fl. 1863

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