Letter : Washington, D.C., to the Superintendent of Admissions, World's Columbian Exposition, [Chicago], 1893 May 6.

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Letter : Washington, D.C., to the Superintendent of Admissions, World's Columbian Exposition, [Chicago], 1893 May 6.

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Autograph letter signed. Signed by Commander Dickins, U.S. Navy, Representing the President of the United States in charge of the courtesies to the Duke de Veragua. Dickins thanks the Superintendent of Admissions [Edward B. Butler?] for a complimentary ticket to attend the World's Columbian Exposition. Also include Dickins's calling card.

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