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Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 to Edwards Pierrepont

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00871 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 24, 1867 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Stanton says he cannot help Edwards Pierrepont with collectorship. The letter also discusses lack of influence with President Johnson. Letter written on War Department stationery.

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Pierrepont, Edwards, 1817-1892

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