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February 12, 1866

Bancroft, George, 1800-1891

Pamphlet

Title: Memorial address on the life and character of Abraham Lincoln

Delivered before Congress in the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Printed by the Government Printing Office. With "Correspondence Relating to the Memorial Address," printed beginning on page 73.

GLC01306

July 7, 1865

Bancroft, George, 1800-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Mayer

Attempts to settle a debate regarding the whereabouts of Thomas Johnson Jr. and Sr. George Bancroft was Secretary of the Navy and minister to Prussia, Germany, and England.

GLC00496.127

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