Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to "Mr. Secretary," [William W. Belknap?], [ca. 1869?].

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Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to "Mr. Secretary," [William W. Belknap?], [ca. 1869?].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270572945

Half-complimentary, half-apologetic, and mentioning receiving a plan from Gen. Humphreys.

1 item (2 p.) ; (12mo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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