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Shields, James, 1806-1879 to James A. Bennett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02458.13 Author/Creator: Shields, James, 1806-1879 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1849 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.5 x 20 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 22 x 14.2 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 22 x 13.1 cm. Order a Copy

Discussing military appointments. Two bust engravings of Shields included as collateral.

Shields, James, 1806-1879
Bennett, James Arlington, ?-1863

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