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Civil War Assistant Surgeon Melville E. Webb Letters

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Civil War Assistant Surgeon Melville E. Webb Letters

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One Letter refers to being on duty "While in Arrest". "An Officer can not be at the same time in arrest and on duty". Some letters have tearing at folds. See photos for condition and details. Local pick-up available on February 4th or 3rd party shipping available. Please see terms.

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Civil War Assistant Surgeon Melville E. Webb Letters

Name: Civil War Assistant Surgeon Melville E. Webb Letters
SKU: 144754318
Price: 350 USD
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