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Allen, J.W. (fl. 1863-) Williston is appointed Quartermaster Sergeant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02198.29 Author/Creator: Allen, J.W. (fl. 1863-) Place Written: Clark's Point Type: Autograph document signed Date: 27 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 38.5 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy

Official certificate of appointment from the Captain.

Williston, Leander A., b. 1830

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