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Vajen, J. H. [Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07687.167 Author/Creator: Vajen, J. H. Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Autograph document signed Date: ca. 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods for the 7th, 9th, 13th, and 14th Indiana Regiments stationed in Western Virginia

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