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Scott, D.M., fl. 1866 to A. F. Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.233 Author/Creator: Scott, D.M., fl. 1866 Place Written: New Alexandria, Jefferson County, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 22, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

He would like to order a limb but would rather come to New York for a fitting rather than send in his measurements. He offers a couple of different ways to have a fitting.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Scott, D.M., fl. 1866
Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

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