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Sanford, J.E.M. To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: Suggestion to Ward to included Admiral John A. Winslow in Dewey Arch.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.265 Author/Creator: Sanford, J.E.M. Place Written: Boston "Globe" [Boston, MA] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1899/09/09 Pagination: 3 p. 16.1 cm x 10.4 cm Order a Copy

Sanford justifies his suggestion by providing evidence of Winslow's valour and deeds, and quotes Admiral Farragut as being inf avor of the suggestion.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Dewey, George, 1837-1917
Sanford, J.E.M
Winslow, Admiral John A

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