Autograph letter signed : Chicago, Ill., to William W. Belknap, [18]71 June 23.

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Autograph letter signed : Chicago, Ill., to William W. Belknap, [18]71 June 23.

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On behalf of Major Brown, whose pay has been stopped.

1 item (3 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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