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1861 Civil War Lettter, Slaves into Service,

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1861 Civil War Lettter, Slaves into Service,

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content about slaves rounded up for service in the Army at Fort Donelson, near Dover and regarding a Negro boy that claims he was persued by Capt. Phelps men and hounds. Letter states Mr. Phelps has no hounds and would not do such and boy needs released to his owner, signed by petitioneers, etc.

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1861 Civil War Lettter, Slaves into Service,

Name: 1861 Civil War Lettter, Slaves into Service,
SKU: 135640161
Price: 2300 USD
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