Correspondence with Henry Charles Lea, 1863-1913, n.d.

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Correspondence with Henry Charles Lea, 1863-1913, n.d.

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Comprises letters from Lindley Smyth, Samuel B. Huey, and Edwin N. Benson; Treasurer's report of the "Committee on Enlistments of Union League" (1866) in the hand of H. C. Lea, treasurer; printed resolutions and announcements; a list of pamphlets distributed by the Board of Publication of the Union League; one pamphlet, "Is the South Ready for Restoration?"; acknowledgements for receipt of 2 items about Lea donated to the Library of the Union League; request addressed to Alfred Lee, regarding H. C. Lea's writings for the Union League.

12 items (13 leaves + pamphlet).

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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