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Foster, Ben B., fl. 1863 General Orders No. 31

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.228 Author/Creator: Foster, Ben B., fl. 1863 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Printed document Date: 5 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

He believes that after 23 days of hardship the tides are turning once again. Renewed expressions of confidence and thanks.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865
Foster, Ben B., fl. 1863

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