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Schouler, William (1814-1872) General order no. 60

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02175.14 Author/Creator: Schouler, William (1814-1872) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Printed document Date: 4 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Order temporarily suspending the draft, so that more recruits can be enlisted to three year terms.

Schouler, William, 1814-1872

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