ALS (retained copy), 1844 Nov. 21, Philadelphia, to George Ord, Philadelphia.

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ALS (retained copy), 1844 Nov. 21, Philadelphia, to George Ord, Philadelphia.

Thanks Ord for his congratulations on his election as vice-president and admits that he is apprehensive lest he be proved inadequate for the job.

1 item (1 p.) ; 26 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6780384

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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