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NARA 232 Charleston Feb 4th 74 Lt. JK Hyer, Dear Sir, I am requested by the mother of one James H. Smith of Co N Baxter's Regiment, Fire Zouaves, to ask you in writing whether you know of any money due him as Bounty - Smith was killed on the James River in 1862 - He enlisted in Philadelphia - This is all I know about the matter, and I write Solely of her request. Very respectfully EB Seabrook
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Baxter's Fire Zouaves
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