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Kitson, Shadrach, fl. 1862-1894 [collection of Shadrach Kitson, E company, 148th regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .27]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.37 Author/Creator: Kitson, Shadrach, fl. 1862-1894 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: circa 1862-1894 Pagination: 27 items, 21 envelopes Order a Copy

Collection includes pension certificate, army vouchers and court papers.

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