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Getty, General George W. (fl. 1862-) General Orders, Brigadier General Commanding

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.225 Author/Creator: Getty, General George W. (fl. 1862-) Place Written: Near Suffolk, VA Type: Autograph document signed Date: 4 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

Congratulates the troops on their courage and conduct of late. thanks to all who particpated in the recent movement.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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