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Ensign, F. G., fl. 1867 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.097 Author/Creator: Ensign, F. G., fl. 1867 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 12, 1867 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

He fears the Commission will disband due to a lack of work in the East. He talks of his own future plans. Letter is written on American Christian Commission letterhead.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Ensign, F. G., fl. 1867

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