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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Volunteer Descriptive List and Account of Pay and Clothing of John R. Meigs, Co. "I" 7th Regt, Rhode Island Volunteers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.465 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Printed document signed Date: 7 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 26.4 cm, Width: 53.6 cm Order a Copy

Account and description of materials and pay due to John R. Meigs for his service in Company "I". Notes background information about Meigs such as his height, hair color, eye color, and occupation before enlisting. Signed by Captain Ethan A. Jenks. Docketed on verso. Written at Fort Sedgwick

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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