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Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 Communication from the Secretary of War…Feb. 5, 1863. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…February 7, 1863.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06745.260 Author/Creator: Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document Date: 5 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 15.5 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy

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Johnson, Homer Uri, fl. 1896

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