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Abert, William S., fl. 1861 General Orders No. 3

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.036 Author/Creator: Abert, William S., fl. 1861 Place Written: Rockville Type: Autograph document signed Date: 12 June 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

The discharge of firearms is strictly prohibited except against the enemy and in a few other approved situations.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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