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Kalbfus, Paul to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.239 Author/Creator: Kalbfus, Paul Place Written: Mauch Chunk, Carbon County, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 26.6 cm. Order a Copy

He has spoken four times from the same stump as Governor Curtin, at a time of great excitement now that Curtin has won reelection. He is tired due to traveling and speaking, but proud of the victory of the "Stars" over the "Copperheads."

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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