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Skidmore, Eliza C. (fl. 1865) [Pass for C.D. Wallace]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02779.03 Author/Creator: Skidmore, Eliza C. (fl. 1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 29 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Writes, "C.D. Wallace is authorized to act as agent to use or transfer the above permit." Written on similar paper, and likely on the same day, as GLC02779.01. The permit referred to allows Skidmore to transfer products across military lines from the South to the North.

Skidmore, Eliza C., fl. 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Wallace, C.D., fl. 1865

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