[A collection of general orders, special orders, circulars issued by the War Dept., Adjutant General's Office and the Provost Marshal General's Office during and shortly after the American Civil War]. [1863-1872]

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[A collection of general orders, special orders, circulars issued by the War Dept., Adjutant General's Office and the Provost Marshal General's Office during and shortly after the American Civil War]. [1863-1872]

Pertains to recruiting, enlistment, courts-martials, prisioners of war. Collection not extensive. Some pieces are incomplete.

24 pieces ; 20-27 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771195

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