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Folder 275

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Contains 1 Result:

Order from Maj. George W. Clarke to Col. John Drew concerning the purchase of beef and salt, September 2, 1861

 Item — Folder: 275
Identifier: 4026.1803
Description

Major George W. Clarke was the Quarter Master at Fort Smith and Colonel John Drew was with the Cherokee Mounted Rifles. Major Clarke ordered Colonel John Drew to instruct his Quartermaster or Commissary to purchase fresh beef and salt at the lowest price in the open market. Major Clarke instructs that the purchase will be used for rations. Folder 275

Dates: September 2, 1861