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Abert, William S. (fl. 1861-) General Orders No. 2

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.035 Author/Creator: Abert, William S. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 9 June 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.7 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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