Memorandum of licenses granted, 1865.

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Memorandum of licenses granted, 1865.

Memorandum of licenses granted by Brevet Major General Marsena Rudolph Patrick, Provost Marshall General, Dept. of Virginia, permitting backs and wagons to carry passengers and freight for hire in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Includes license number, to whom issued, address of stable, when issued, for how long and amount charged.

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Library of Virginia

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Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888

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Patrick was born in Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York (near Watertown). He worked on the Erie Canal and briefly taught school. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy in nearby West Point, and graduated in 1835. Initially appointed a brevet second lieutenant in the infantry, he was promoted to first lieutenant in 1839, serving in the Seminole Wars. Patrick served in the Mexican–American War and was again promoted, this time to captain, in 1847. He was appointed brevet major i...

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