ALS, 1890 May 17 : Washington, D.C., to Harry Merrill.

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ALS, 1890 May 17 : Washington, D.C., to Harry Merrill.

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JCF thanks Merrill for his congratulations on Fremont's reappointment to the Army. Fremont had been struggling to obtain a pension for his Army service.

1 p. ; 20 x 12 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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