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Clemens, William, fl. 1863 to Captain Flagg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00468.07 Author/Creator: Clemens, William, fl. 1863 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 25, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

William Clemens was a wounded soldier looking to draw his pay while in the hospital. With note from Captain Flagg on back, dated August 30. Written from USA General Hospital in New York.

Clemens, William, fl. 1863
Flagg (captain), fl. 1863

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