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Withers, John, fl. 1864 [special orders no. 192]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.019 Author/Creator: Withers, John, fl. 1864 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 28 October 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

"Extract." Headed "Special Orders No. 192." Discharge for Private Miller A Wright. There is also a note at the bottom of the page authorizing "portation" for Wright and his belongings to another military camp.

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