Certificates: Washington, D.C.

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Certificates: Washington, D.C.

1864-1865

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3 partly printed documents signed. One document, certifying that Edwin M. Stanton was Secretary of War of the United States, is signed by William H. Seward. Another document is signed by E.D. Townsend and Edwin M. Stanton.

1 item (4 p.); 26 cm.

eng, Latn

University of Chicago Library

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University of Chicago Library

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