William Radford letter 1865 July 15

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William Radford letter 1865 July 15

http://acumen.lib.ua.edu/u0003_0001177

Original and typed copy from Radford to Lieutenant Commander T. C. Harris, discussing a possible attempt to rescue Jefferson Davis, a prisoner at Fortress Monroe.

0.05 Linear feet; (2 items)

University Libraries Division of Special Collections, The University of Alabama

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Radford, William, 1809-1890

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