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circa 1835

Parker, G., fl. 1835-1863

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer

One engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer dated circa 1835. Bust portrait of Van Rensselaer.

GLC08878.2061

3 March 1863

Parker, G., fl. 1835-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10 March stating the letter has been referred to Brigadier General Scammon. Scammon endorses it as received on 12 March and writes, "Why not telegraph?"

GLC02414.060

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