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Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875 Communication of the secretary of War... Feb. 14, 1865 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Feb. 15, 1865.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06745.281 Author/Creator: Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Pamphlet Date: 14 February 1865 Pagination: 15 p. ; 15.5 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Johnson, Homer Uri, fl. 1896

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