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Jacksonville, Florida was a key port city during the Civil War. The city was a transportation center for the Confederacy\'s supply of food for Lee\'s Army and offshore was blockaded by the Union Navy. In 1864 the Federal Army at Jacksonville was defeated at the Battle of Olustee, Florida but was able to retreat to Jacksonville. The heat and malaria at Jacksonville caused many Union troops to go be disabled and discharged. An Original Civil War Circular Order issued at Head-Quarters, District of Florida, Jacksonvlille, July 30, 1864 - all commanders are to provide names, ranks and units of disabled soldiers, cause of disability and discharge dates & certificates, by Command of Brigadier General William Birney. The Order is ink signed by Major Henry Allen. Comes w service info- Henry Allen served with the 17th Connecticut Volunteers, was wounded in action at Gettysburg and is buried in Norwalk, CT. 1p x 5\" ptd/ink. Edge darkening, age stains, edge tears and edge hole, not affecting the text, Overall in Good Condition. Comes w service info for Major Allen.
Acid free Archival repairs on tears, Overall Good Condition.
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