Letter to H.H. Bancroft : Washington, D.C. : LS., 1885 Nov 16.

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Letter to H.H. Bancroft : Washington, D.C. : LS., 1885 Nov 16.

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Concerning the contract made July 2, 1857 with the Butterfield Overland Mail Company for the overland mail route.

Originals : 2 p. ; 27 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (3 exposures) : negative (Rich. 403:4) and positive.

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