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Clements, B. N. (fl. 1861) [Appoining Adam C. Bear a postmaster]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.09 Author/Creator: Clements, B. N. (fl. 1861) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document signed Date: 9 August 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope : free frank ; 24.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

On Confederate States of America Post Office Department stationery.
Appointing Adam C. Bear as postmaster of the new Bon Air post office in Rockingham, Virginia. "Circular No. 8." printed at the top of the document.

B. N. Clements was chief of the Appointments Bureau of the Confederate Post Office.

Clements, B. N., fl. 1861
Wortham, George, ca. 1823-1883

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