Letter, 1864 Dec. 30, Senate Chamber [Washington, D.C.] to J. W. Phelps, Brattleboro [Vt.]

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Letter, 1864 Dec. 30, Senate Chamber [Washington, D.C.] to J. W. Phelps, Brattleboro [Vt.]

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Relates to a bill on appointments to civil office.

1 p. Manuscript signed.

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Phelps, J. W. (John Wolcott), 1813-1885

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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

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