Autograph telegram signed : Richmond, Va., to Gideon Welles, 1865 Aug. 24.

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Autograph telegram signed : Richmond, Va., to Gideon Welles, 1865 Aug. 24.

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Asking for an appointment for the following evening.

1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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