ALS, 1857 Feb. 7, Washington, to M.C. Meigs.

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ALS, 1857 Feb. 7, Washington, to M.C. Meigs.

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Davis thanks Meigs for photographs of public bildings in Washington, and thanks him for his service in their construction. Meigs' docket and 10 x 6 cm. printed portrait of Davis included.

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