Letter, 1861 October 16, New York, New York, to Gideon Welles.

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Letter, 1861 October 16, New York, New York, to Gideon Welles.

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Introduces Otto von Corvin, correspondent of the Augsburg "Allgemeine Zeitung", who can report intelligently on the events of the war because of his military experience. Bryant states that this paper provides the most perfect record of passing events.

1 p. ; 20 x 13 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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