General Records of the Department of State, 1763 - 2002. Letters to Foreign Sovereigns and Heads of State, 1829 - 1877

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General Records of the Department of State, 1763 - 2002. Letters to Foreign Sovereigns and Heads of State, 1829 - 1877

1829-1877

This series consists of letters from the President to the heads of foreign states, including announcements of assignment and recall of U.S. ministers, replies to ceremonial letters from foreign sovereigns, and letters of condolence.

1 linear foot, 5 linear inches

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