Lendal Boyd letters, 1872 and 1905.

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Lendal Boyd letters, 1872 and 1905.

Two autograph letters to Lendal Boyd, one from Congressman James Brooks (1872) and one from Joshua L. Chamberlain, former governor of Maine (1905). Topics include Congress (probably the House of Representatives) and a staff position to which Chamberlain wanted Boyd reappointed. Persons represented include J.W. Brackett.

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United States. Congress. House

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Boyd, Lendal

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Brackett, J. W.

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