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Stanton, Frederick P. (Frederick Perry), 1814-1894 to Hon. Robert J. Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02467.25 Author/Creator: Stanton, Frederick P. (Frederick Perry), 1814-1894 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1880 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a report Stanton printed in advance of its presentation to the House of Representatives. Requests Walker's suggestions regarding the report. Possibly to Robert Jarvis Cochran Walker, though he did not serve a term in the House of Representatives until 1881.

Stanton, Frederick P. (Frederick Perry), 1814-1894
Walker, Robert Jarvis Cochran, 1838-1903

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