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Grady, Henry W., fl. 1870-1886 to John McIntosh Kell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00684.17 Author/Creator: Grady, Henry W., fl. 1870-1886 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 27, 1886 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Henry W. Grady writes on behalf of self and partner Evan P. Howell, both of the Atlanta Constitution, to endorse Kell for Georgia Secretary of Agriculture and to suggest "that you apply to Gen Gordon for the position of Adjutant General," which Grady describes as "a place of dignity & such work as would come to your inclination." Letter written on stationery of The Constitution. Part of signature is missing.

Grady, Henry W., fl. 1870-1886
Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900
Gordon, John B., 1832-1904
Howell, Evan P., fl. 1886

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