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Frank, G.W., fl. 1865 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.054 Author/Creator: Frank, G.W., fl. 1865 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 5, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Frank pays a debt to George for the copyright of the photograph and engraving of Congress after passing an amendment.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Frank, G.W., fl. 1865

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