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References
- ↑ The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the ..., Volume 27, Part 1 p. 945 Letter from Major D. Fergusson, 1st Cavalry California Volunteers
- ↑ The War of the Rebellion: a compilation of the ..., Volume 27, Part 1 pp. 926, 945, 946, 948, 975.
- ↑ The California State Military Museum, Historic California Posts: Camp Carleton (Camp Banning, Camp Prentiss, New Camp Carleton)
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