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[Fragment of a letter to Eliakim P. Scammon]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.186 Author/Creator: Place Written: Kansas Type: Manuscript letter Date: circa 1863-1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 8.5 cm Order a Copy

One half of letter is missing. A civilian women named Laura (last name missing) solicits help from General Scammon on a matter. Dated on 18 March, no year.

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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