Letter, 1858 November 24, 37 E. Capitol St., to C. Lanman [n.p.].

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Letter, 1858 November 24, 37 E. Capitol St., to C. Lanman [n.p.].

Provides information on two of his successors as Clerk of the House of Representatives.

1 p. 18 cm.

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French, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Brown), 1800-1870

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