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Lard, A.P., fl. 1865 to C.W. Rugg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02034.01 Author/Creator: Lard, A.P., fl. 1865 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/04/03 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Describes his entrance into Richmond and the cheering which the Union flag received. Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked.

Lard, A. P., fl. 1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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