On the recordFebruary 3, 1863
It may be proper to state that the number of captains authorized by the second section of the act of 16th July, 1862, is now full.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt may be proper to state that the number of captains authorized by the second section of the act of 16th July, 1862, is now full.
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