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Kennard, Joel S., 1819-? to William McBlair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.18 Author/Creator: Kennard, Joel S., 1819-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 6, 1857 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Acknowledging his mistake "in refusing to do duty" and requesting that he now be "relieved from suspension."

Kennard, Joel S., 1819-?
McBlair, William, ?-1863

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