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Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.238 Author/Creator: Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: Warsaw, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 7, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 27.7 cm Order a Copy

He encloses the five doll[ar]s discussed in the last communication (not extant). He refers to a much earlier letter from George May Powell about his intentions with the draft.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865

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