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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton (1812-1883) To: J.Q.A. Ward.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.286 Author/Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton (1812-1883) Place Written: Augusta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1859/10/07 Pagination: 1 p. 24.7 cm x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Stephens writes to Ward while still serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Re: check for $200 to further Ward's work and reports on other personal matters.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

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