Letter, 1829 May 19, Washington, D.C. [to] Rev. F.W. Hatch.

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Letter, 1829 May 19, Washington, D.C. [to] Rev. F.W. Hatch.

Letter inviting Rev. Hatch to the examination of the cadets at West Point.

2 p. ; 25 cm.

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Hatch, F. W., fl. 1829.

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