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Whiting, William, 1813-1873 Printed General Orders no. 52 re: Indians and half-breeds are not citizens of the U.S.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06271 Author/Creator: Whiting, William, 1813-1873 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document Date: 1863/07/18 Pagination: 1 p. 20.3 x 15.2 cm Order a Copy

Circular letter. "Indians and half-breeds are not citizens of the U. S. within the meaning of the enrollment act."

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