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Rex, George, fl. 1861-1877 [confirms that James A. Briggs was unfit for military service at the time of enlistment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.070 Author/Creator: Rex, George, fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 11.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Rex, a surgeon, confirms that Private James A. Briggs received a bounty though he only served in the military for one month.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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