ALS, 1856 July 26 : New York, to Hon. J.W. Denver, Washington, D.C.

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ALS, 1856 July 26 : New York, to Hon. J.W. Denver, Washington, D.C.

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A constituent writes his congressman to file a claim against the government "for loss & damage by failure of the U.S. Mails to carry & promptly deliver Newspapers from New Orleans to San Francisco in 1851 & 1852."

1 p. ; 27 x 21 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6914334

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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