Autograph cover of letter, Washington, D.C., to George Mifflin Dallas, [1839] Dec. 27.

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Autograph cover of letter, Washington, D.C., to George Mifflin Dallas, [1839] Dec. 27.

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To his vice president. Free frank; note on the inside: With the president's best wishes.

1 item (2 p.) ; 20 x 32 cm. folded to 20 x 24 cm.

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