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Johnson, Hershel V., 1812-1880 to James A. Seddon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02725 Author/Creator: Johnson, Hershel V., 1812-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 18, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Requesting a permit allowing the bearer, Mr. Barnett, to cross Confederate Lines. Barnett "requires a pass to cross our lines in order to ship in wire for making cotton cards." Johnson says he has faith in Barnett, and hopes he will be issued a pass.

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
Johnson, Herschel Vespasian, 1812-1880

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