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Bates, Edward, 1793-1869 to E. C. Carrington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02320.05 Author/Creator: Bates, Edward, 1793-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

Invitation to dinner with Bates and the men in his office. Carrington is addressed as General.

Bates, Edward, 1793-1869
Carrington, E. C., fl. 1861
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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