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Townsend, Edward Davis (1817-1893) General Order #147 re: reversing dismissal, remitting death sentence of Private

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03721.02 Author/Creator: Townsend, Edward Davis (1817-1893) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 26 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. 12.6 x 18.1 cm Order a Copy

Reversing a decision against Lt. John C. Walsh, 28th Reg. NY Vols.

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