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Civil War Captain Commission and Notification letter of David R. Kenyon to the 8th Rhode Island Vol.

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Civil War Captain Commission and Notification letter of David R. Kenyon to the 8th Rhode Island Vol.

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Civil War Captain Commission and Notification letter of David R. Kenyon to the 8th Rhode Island Vol. Reg. CO. B in the 3rd.Brigade dated June 25th 1863. Unframed with folds, document is signed by James Smith Governor of R.I. Also included is the military notification letter of his commission issued by the Adjutant Generals Office of Rhode Island. Measures 8-1/2" x 13-3/4" Condition is nice averall with a opposite seal mark to right side.

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Civil War Captain Commission and Notification letter of David R. Kenyon to the 8th Rhode Island Vol.

Name: Civil War Captain Commission and Notification letter of David R. Kenyon to the 8th Rhode Island Vol.
SKU: 125986041
Price: 175 USD
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