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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 to Lorenzo Thomas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.065 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Foster, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 29.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Captain Jenks writes to Adjutant General Thomas, requesting a copy of the 12 June 1863 special orders containing his military dismissal.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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