Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to J.M. Dalzell, 1894 Nov. 10.

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Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to J.M. Dalzell, 1894 Nov. 10.

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Declining to support him as candidate for Postmaster of the House at the present time.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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