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Unknown Petition for Col. Fellows

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.078 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

They feel that the 2nd lieutenant , Samuel M. Smith has violated some code of conduct while on drill. They feel he should be disciplined but they also hope to witness an improvement since they note his many good qualities.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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