Letter : Washington, to W.P. Fessenden, 1861 Dec. 26.

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Letter : Washington, to W.P. Fessenden, 1861 Dec. 26.

Autograph letter signed. Letter relates to Bills for transporting troops and war munitions over Maine railroads.

1 item (4 p.) ; 25 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7604648

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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