Autograph letter signed : New York, N.Y., to "Dear Genl." [William W. Belknap?], [18]71 Aug. 5.

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Autograph letter signed : New York, N.Y., to "Dear Genl." [William W. Belknap?], [18]71 Aug. 5.

Thanking him for a letter.

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