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Archibald, Samuel, fl. 1855-1860 to Edward R. Archer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.042 Author/Creator: Archibald, Samuel, fl. 1855-1860 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1860/10/12 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Response to Archer's letter explaining reasons for his resignation from the U.S. Navy, expressing sadness over Archer's resignation and wishing him good luck.

Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918
Archibald, Samuel, fl. 1855-1860

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