ALS, 1857 December 5 : San Diego, to General J.W. Denver, Washington City.

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ALS, 1857 December 5 : San Diego, to General J.W. Denver, Washington City.

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The San Diego pioneer asks the Congressman to forward packages of seeds from the Patent Office, "meaning every thing as our climate produces every-thing."

1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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