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Sayles, Welcome B., fl. 1862 to Ethan A. Jenks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.004 Author/Creator: Sayles, Welcome B., fl. 1862 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

Colonel Sayles orders Jenks to assume command of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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