Letter, 1864 Feb. 16, to John J. McPherson, Richmond.

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Letter, 1864 Feb. 16, to John J. McPherson, Richmond.

By order of Admiral Buchanan, rations are to be issued to "the negroes, white men, and mechanics" employed on board the steamer Tennessee.

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