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Brieje, N.B., fl. 1862 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.002 Author/Creator: Brieje, N.B., fl. 1862 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Brieje authorizes the recipient (possibly Ethan A. Jenks) to recruit for the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. States that Dr. Harris will inspect each recruit in Providence, Rhode Island.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901
Brieje, N.B., fl. 1862

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