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Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869) [Printed War Department Order issued by Edwin M. Stanton].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00720.02 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 1 April 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Stamped as page 93. Signed by Stanton vertically along the left-hand margin. (Not signed by Olin.) Labeled "Exhibit 'A'" (possibly in Stanton's hand). A printed copy of Stanton's 8 August 1862 "Order authorizing arrest of persons who discourage enlistments."

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

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