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Company Unknown
George H Austin
- Private
Comm Off: Bouldin, H. M., Capt.
Org: Inf. Co. Bell Co. Col. RTP Allen's Regt, 7th Brig (17th?) CSA JMT Flint Br. Adj & Ins. Gen
Enlist: Apr. 28-62 at Belton & Ms. in May 8-62 at Camp Terry
Disch: Served to Je.30-62; 1 mo. 23 days
Descrip: Age 19
Remarks: 4 M.R.R&F 134,73,132&128;RTP Allen Mus. Off.;I.Jalonick En.Off;Co. raised under Gov. Proc.F.26-62.Pd.$11 per mo. Cloth.$25;Stop.$5.34;Bal.due $39.09. Some of Co. furnished their own horses and arms.
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Date Added: 5/16/2015

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James T Austin
- Private
Comm Off: Bouldin, H. M., Capt.
Org: Inf. Co. Bell Co. Col. RTP Allen's Regt, 7th Brig (17th?) CSA JMT Flint Br. Adj & Ins. Gen
Enlist: Apr. 28-62 at Belton & Ms. in May 8-62 at Camp Terry
Disch: Served to Je.30-62; 1 mo. 23 days
Descrip: Age 21
Remarks: 4 M.R.R&F 134,73,132&128;RTP Allen Mus. Off.;I.Jalonick En.Off;Co. raised under Gov. Proc.F.26-62.Pd.$11 per mo. Cloth.$25;Stop.$5.34;Bal.due $39.09. Some of Co. furnished their own horses and arms.
Contact Name: Carolyn
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Date Added: 5/16/2015

Company Unknown
George Jones
- Lt. Colonel
No comments
Contact Name: Richard Jones
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Date Added: 4/15/2007

Company Unknown
Asaph G. Null
Rank Unknown
Hays County Texas
Contact Name: Roy Gay
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Date Added: 7/24/2014

Company A
Jacob NMN Fry
- Private
This is my GG Grandfather
Contact Name: Stanley Wayne Saunders
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Date Added: 9/7/2010

Company A
Jacob Fry
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: Stanley W. Saunders
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Date Added: 9/8/2008

Company A
Thomas Payne Jones
- Private
Thomas was born 12 Apr 1844 in Carroll Co. Mississippi. He is found on the 1860 census as a 16-year-old in Burleson Co. Texas, the PO is at Caldwell. He has 8 cards in his archival file. He enlisted when the Regiment was formed 27 March 1862 at Lexington, Burlson Co. Capt. Allen commanding. He was mustered at Camp Terry for 3 years. He was 18 at enlistment. 31 Dec. 1862 he is left behind sick in hospital at Austin, Arkansas. Feb 1863 he is assigned extra duty as a nurse at Pine Bluff. In Aug 1863 he is assigned extra duty as a Teamster. His regiment served in the Trans - Mississippi Dept and fought in Texas, Arkansas & Louisiana. Engaged in the Vicksburg and Red River Campaigns. Battles: Richmond La. LaFourche Crossing, Brasher City, Donaldson, Fort Beauragard, Morgans Ferry, Grand Coteau, & Camp Pratt. He died 18 Mar 1900 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co. Texas and is buried beside his wife Catherine Anne Scott in the Isham Family Cem. at Fort Worth. He is the father-in-Law of my 3d cousin 2 x removed.
Contact Name: Phillip Thomas
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Date Added: 7/22/2022

Company A
John A.J. Lyell
- Private
Born in Washington County Texas 1839. Enlisted May 12, 1862 and was on the roll until close of the War. Discharged in Hempstead Texas 1865. Died Texas Confederate Home in Austin TX December 22, 1928. Buried in North Belton Cemetary, Belton TX.

I'm just becoming interested in this side of my 'tree'. Any specific information on my ancestor's (great grandfather) service would be greatly appreciated. He is also listed in Co. D on some of the information I have located. Also, there was a George W Lyell in the 17th A and 16th B. What was his relation to John? Would anyone have pictures of Company A?
Contact Name: Gary Gradel
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Date Added: 7/4/2011

Company A
Benjanin L Rusk
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: William Goar
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Date Added: 8/19/2015

Company A
Cicero Rusk
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: William Goar
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Date Added: 8/19/2015

Company A
John Fontaine Fletcher Thomson
- 2nd Lieutenant
Born 3 Jan 1826 in Giles County, TN; the eleventh child of Alexander Thomson, Jr. and Elizabeth Maury Dowsing. Enlisted in TX, Burleson Co. Married Anne 'Annie' Hope 8 Mar 1866 in Burleson Co.; seven children. Died 31 Mar 1900 in Runnel Co., TX. Buried in Old Runnels Cemetery, Runnels City, Runnels Co., TX.
Contact Name: Douglas McCrum
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Date Added: 5/3/2006

Company B
John Frederick DeBardeleben
- Surgeon
Born 1828 in Blackstock, SC. Educated at NY School of Medicine (1853). Enlisted in 1862 as a private. Was elected company surgeon at some time afterwards. Died in 1876 and is buried at Cedar Creek, Bastrop County
Contact Name: John DeBardeleben
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Date Added: 5/18/2013

Company B
Hartwell Weaver Donnell
- Corporal
Often listed as H.W. Donald, H.W. Donnel and H.W. Donnall. Born 14 Jan 1843 in Greene, MO. Died 27 Jan 1920 in Fort Worth, TX. Son of William Pinkney Donnell and Susan Weaver.
Contact Name: Evan Miller
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Date Added: 1/9/2010

Company B
Thomas Greenhaw
- Corporal
Recruited in McDade.
Contact Name: Randy Greenhaw
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Date Added: 10/5/2014

Company B
Jacob Mercer Hodges
- Sergeant
No comments
Contact Name: Stephen Moyers Woodard
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Contact Homepage: Givem Tha Cold Steel Boys
Date Added: 1/6/2011

Company B
John T.E. Lehman
Rank Unknown
No comments
Contact Name: Lee Lehman
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Date Added: 6/30/2007

Company B
Joseph Z Miller
- Lt. Colonel
No comments
Contact Name: Kyra Kester
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Date Added: 6/24/2015

Company B
William Eusebius Stone
Rank Unknown
He was in McCulloch's dividion. They were called Walker's Greyhounds by the Union forces. Fought at Millikens Bend where his brother Wyatt Mitchell Stone was killed.
Contact Name: Marla Schubert
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Date Added: 1/10/2007

Company C
Elijah Sherwood Allen
Rank Unknown
Elijah Sherman Allen's obituary stated that he was the oldest of seven children. Wife, Jane C. DEVAUGHN.
Contact Name: David Hill
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Date Added: 1/9/2010

Company C
William Camp Allen
Rank Unknown
'William Camp Allen was taken prisoner at Arkansas Post and carried to Chicago. This was Col. Bryan Marsh's regiment. He is one of the last four survivors of original membership of the Old Baptist Church. Joined the Baptist Church in 1855.' Tyler Daily Courier Times, 15 June 1911
Contact Name: David Hill
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Date Added: 1/9/2010

Company C
William M. Capps
Rank Unknown
Born 14 July 1832. Census records indicate the birthplace as Georgia, his father's birthplace as South Carolina and his mother's birthplace also as Georgia. William married Levina Moseley in Smith County, Texas on 16 August 1860. She was born in Georgia on 4 April 1843. Her parents were Miles Moseley and Nancy Camp from Henry County, Georgia.
Contact Name: David Hill
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Date Added: 1/9/2010

Company C
Thaddeus K. McLemore
Rank Unknown
According to pay records, Thaddeus and older brother Felix joined the 17th in 1862, serving throughout the war until regiment was surrendered in May 1865 and the brothers were paroled home.
Contact Name: David McLemore
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Date Added: 10/28/2006

Company D
Murry B Greenwood
- 2nd Corporal
No comments
Contact Name: Marlon Sustaire
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Date Added: 10/26/2008

Company D
John William Potter
- Private
Born February 28, 1828 in SC. Died August 14, 1905 in Sonora, Sutton County, TX.
Contact Name: Adrian C. Sims
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Date Added: 6/25/2007

Company D
Martin C. Potter
- Private
Potter, Martin C., Private
Company D, 17th Texas Infantry
“Allen’s Infantry”

Served as a Private in the company.

Born: 1838 in Cass Co., GA
Died: Texas
Buried:
Married:
Children:
Occupation:
Contact Name: Adrian C. Sims
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Date Added: 6/25/2007

Company D
Thomas Jeferson Stidham
- Private
died in battle at Little Rock
Contact Name: J Walters
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Date Added: 12/15/2007

Company E
Amos K. Eaker
- 2nd Sergeant
Amos was from Field Creek, Llano County, Texas. In February 1862 100 men from the Llano went to Camp Terry near Austin and then to Arkansas. They defended Fort DeRussey and Amos lost an eye in the battle. Other engagements were Battle of Milligan's Bend, Red River Campaign, Camden Expedition, Mansfield, Pleasanty Hill, and Jenkins Ferry. The 17th served with Walkers Division. They were Easy Company McCulloughs Brigade.
Contact Name: Marion Jones
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Date Added: 6/30/2008

Company E
George Washington Morgan
- Private
Enlisted in April 1842 and served for the duration in 1865. Age was 20, single. Llano County enlistment. Died in 1901, age 60. Is buried in Portales, New Mexico. Spouse was Nancy Tow Morgan, died 1941.
Contact Name: Jim Callahan
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Date Added: 7/11/2015

Company E
James Ragsdale Moss
- Private
Transferred to Ragsdale's Texas Cavalry (his first cousin) the day prior to the capture of most of Scurry's command at the Battle of Pleasant Hill
Contact Name: Roger Rountree
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Date Added: 4/26/2007

Company E
Claiborne Nimrod Porter
- Private
I am not finding my ancestor (Claiborne Nimrod Porter) on this registry. He was under the command of Capt. Seth Mayberry, Col R.T.P. Allen and later Gen. Henry Mccullough.
He enlisted in April, 1862 and discharged in 1965.
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Date Added: 6/24/2018

Company E
Delaney Washington Turner
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: Tanya
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Date Added: 4/19/2011

Company F
L. B. Condrey (Condra)
- Private
Gggrandfather enlisted in Bastrop Co., Tx. with Col. Robert T. P. Allen. Served in the Trans-Miss in Walker's Tx. Brigade.
Contact Name: J. Clark
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Date Added: 2/21/2012

Company F
Harvey Ingram
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: Donna L. Estes
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Date Added: 6/3/2009

Company F
Harvey N Litle aka Lytle
- 2nd Lieutenant
H. N. Litle
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Texas
Regiment Name: 17th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Allen's)
Company: F
Rank In: Second Lieutenant

Harvey N. Lytle died August 25 1863 without leaving a will disposing of his estate and left his widow Eliza and four children, Mary Edith the child by his first wife, and Walter T., Shelby and Susan all very young children, except Mary Edith. He left a large estate consisting of lands, cattle, horses, and his homestead in Bastrop Co. and a one third interest in his brothers estate, he had no debts. All he died possessed of was disposed of by an Administrator shortly after his death, leaving his widow and minor children with no means of support. (The document of probate is on file and shows that M Mc Master transferred 165 acres in MC county, 36 quarter sections and 180 acres in Guadalupe, 19 horses and 35 cattle - to Stephen Cole and Sam McKinzie creditors. The sale of 3 'negro women' for $797 was used to pay the probate fees)

Subject: Harvey Newton Litle 1850 Brazoria Co ., TX Census
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#28 173 H. N. Litle 32 M farmer $ 2000, b.Louisiana
Edith Litle 69 F b.Mississippi (mother)
Erastus Litle 34 M $ 800. b.Louisiana (brother)
Eliza Litle 18 F b.Georgia or Florida(?) (Wife of HN)
Mary E. Litle 2 F b.Texas (child HN and Mary J Scobey deceased)

Erastus Litle Born Dec. 25, 1815 , Died Aug. 12 1862 (Brother of Rebecca Litle Eagleston)

H. N. Litle Born Aug. 5, 1818 Died Apr. 25, 1863 (Brother of Rebecca Litle Eagleston)

Contact Name: Donald Lytle
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Date Added: 10/4/2007

Company F
Andreas Polnick (Polnac)
Rank Unknown
No comments
Contact Name: Kenny Westmoreland
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Date Added: 2/28/2009

Company G
Cullen Curlee Arnett
- Captain
The 17th organized in 1862 was part of the 3rd Brigade of the famous Walkers Texas Division also known as Walkers Greyhounds. Cullen also served under Captain W. J. Maltrby who was in charge of company D.
Contact Name: Lucille Caldwell
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Date Added: 7/5/2006

Company G
William Madison Casbeer
- Private
My GGG Grandfather, W.M. 'Matthew' Casbeer served throughout the South, walked home from what he referred to as Camp Swampy, Louisiana to Williamson Co. TX. His letters to home indicated the economic crunch and starvation Confederates went through, cooking rats in a can to survive, bare-footed with tattered clothing while Union troops were fully uniformed.
Contact Name: Eric Patton
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Date Added: 8/18/2010

Company G
James Marion Draper
- Private
James was born in Bagdad, Jackson County Tennessee. His family moved to Texas before the war. He has no known archival file. The data comes from his Pension file. Enlisted at age 26 in 25 March 1862 and discharged at Hempstead, Waller County Texas abt may 1865. He was serving as a nurse in the Confederate Hospital. He served under Col. R.T.P. Allen, & Col. G. W. Jones. He died and is buried in Florence, Williamson County Texas. He is my 3rd cousin 4 times removed on my [ father's] Pankey Line
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Date Added: 3/3/2017

Company G
Isaac L. Gibbs
- Private
Last record of service (April 30, 1863) lists him as Division Teamster on detached service to Houston. Trying to locate date of death in service. Thanks!
Contact Name: John Taylor
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Date Added: 6/25/2012

Company G
Samuel Hampton Marley
- Private
GGGrandfather of Thaddaeus Nathaniel Scroggins, member of my SCV Unit where I am Adjutant.
Contact Name: Jay Robertson
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Date Added: 4/20/2004

Company G
William Allen Marley
- Private
William Allen Marley (1837-1864), traveled from Bend, TX in Lampasas County and enlisted along with his brother Samuel Hampton Marley, but was killed in action in Louisiana.
Contact Name: Thaddaeus Scroggins
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Date Added: 8/19/2015

Company G
John Thomas Slaughter
- Private
John was 24 years old when he enlisted in Capt. C.C. Arnett's Co. Texas Infantry [ Allen's Regiment ]. This became Co G.17th Texas Infantry. Enlisted by R.J.P. Allen on 8 August 1862 at Camp Terry. He is sick in camp. His health was not good and he was left behind. He is listed again with his company in Feb of 1864. End of offical record.
Contact Name: Phillip Thomas
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Date Added: 7/2/2015

Company G
William F. Smith
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: Noel Barrett
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Date Added: 4/11/2010

Company I
Calvin Henry Boyd
- 2nd Corporal
No comments
Contact Name: Clark Wrather
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Date Added: 9/4/2006

Company I
Samuel Houston Carter
- 3rd Corporal
Sam Houston Carter was born around College Station, Texas where Richard his father moved in 1831. Enlisted at Belton, Texas, 24 March 1861. Was a 3rd corporal with the 7th Brigade, Allen's Regiment/Texas 17th Infantry Regiment, I Company under Captain H.M. Bouldin and discharged 30 June 1862. Had 3 other brothers that served.
Family tree: Joseph Carter(1756-1820), Richard Carter(1789-May 12,1863), Wiley William Carter(1811-1849),Samuel Houston Carter(1840-1917), Frank Carter(1869-1943), Mike Carter(1906-1984), Duane Franklin Carter(1925-x), then James Franklin Carter(1959-x)(me)

Sam Houston Carter went blind at age 29 in 1869. He was known as 'blind grandpa' by family.
Contact Name: James Franklin Carter
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Date Added: 4/12/2011

Company I
John Poston Clary
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: Lanny Ottosen
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Date Added: 1/27/2008

Company I
Thomas Gaston Darden
- Private
No comments
Contact Name: Victor Darden
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Date Added: 7/4/2012

Company I
Lunsford Yandell Swan
- Private
Lunsford was born 8 Nov 1828 in Rutherford Co. Tenn. In 1860 he is in Bell County Texas. The Post Office is at Belton. He has 8 cards in his archival file. He enlists 24 March 1862 at Belton in Capt. Hillary M. Bouldin's Company. The rendezvous is 68 miles away at Camp Terry where he is mustered into Confederate Service on 11 April by Capt. H.M. Bouldin. The 17th was Organized in March 1862 as part of Third Brigade, Walker Texas Division known as "Walkers Greyhound Division". They were assigned to the Trans-Mississippi Dept. and fought in Texas, Arkansas & Louisiana. Surrendered at Galveston, Tx 2 June 1865. He died 6 Nov 1901 at Bartlett, Bell Co. Texas and buried at Volo Cem. Rogers, Bell Co. Texas. The last data dated Feb 1864 states that he is home sick by Surgeons Certificate. His wife filed for pension, and it was granted 1 Dec 1913. She filed form RR#4 Merkel, Taylor Co. Texas. Lunsford was the father-in-law of my 4th cousin 2 x removed.
Contact Name: Phillip Thomas
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Date Added: 3/3/2024

Company K
Robert Polk Kelley
Rank Unknown
No comments
Contact Name: Jason M. Kelley
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Date Added: 3/9/2010

Company K
Thomas Elwood Kelley
Rank Unknown
No comments
Contact Name: Jason M. Kelley
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Date Added: 3/9/2010

Company K
James M. Ray
- Private
Migrated to Texas from North Carolina and arrived as the Civil War began. His brothers who remained in North Crolina served in the 29th North Carolina Infantry.
Contact Name: James Clark
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Date Added: 9/2/2010

Company K
Charles Taylor
Rank Unknown
brother of Wiley, died in Civil War
Contact Name: Kim Tardie
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Date Added: 6/6/2005

Company K
Wiley O. Taylor Jr.
- Private
died of disease in Union prison according to Roy C. Hall
Contact Name: Kim Tardie
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Date Added: 6/6/2005

Company K
James Madison Tomberlin
- Private
James was born 17 Dec 1841 in Prairie Township, Washington Co. Arkansas. He has 8 cards in his archival file. He enlisted 27 Mar 1862 at Lockhart, Caldwell Co. Texas in Capt. Samuel, J.P. McDowlle's Company and mustered into Confederate service the next day at Camp Terry, at Austin. The 17th served in the Trans-Mississippi Dept and saw action in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana in the "Red River Campaign". His CMR show him present for duty but lack detail except for and entry in April 1865 where he is on detached duty as a store clerk in the Quartermaster Dept.

He married twice, 1st in 1858 to Mary Burton and after her death to Emma Schmitt on 3 Oct 1874 who filed for and received a pension # 38707 for his service. James died 4 Aug 1922 and is buried at Junction Cem. Junction, Kimble Co. Texas. He was the father-in-law of my 3rd cousin 4 x removed.
Contact Name: Phillip Thomas
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Date Added: 4/24/2024

Company K
Thomas Drew Wilson
- Sergeant Major
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Contact Name: Jeffrey D. Murrah
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Date Added: 5/30/2004

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