History of the Stanton Post 8055 G.A.R., [1890?].

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History of the Stanton Post 8055 G.A.R., [1890?].

Handwritten speech read at the 10th anniversery of the Stanton Post 8055 G.A.R.

10 p. on 9 leaves ; 25 x 21 cm.

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