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Munsell, Otis D. (fl. 1860-1890) [Collection of Otis D. Munsell, I company, 22nd regiment, Massachussetts, infantry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.17 Author/Creator: Munsell, Otis D. (fl. 1860-1890) Place Written: [various places] Type: Header Record Date: circa 1860-1890 Pagination: 37 items Order a Copy

Collection includes 20 documents, 16 envelopes, and one wallet containing a metal coin.

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