[Appointment of John M. Earle to Deputy Postmaster at Worcester, Mass., 1861 July 16].

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[Appointment of John M. Earle to Deputy Postmaster at Worcester, Mass., 1861 July 16].

1 sheet : parchment ; 46 x 28 cm.

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Williams College, Sawyer Library

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