Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 to James R. Branche
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02469.25 Author/Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 December 1847 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, responds to a communication from [Branche?], Corresponding Secretary of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Thanks Branche and the society for his election to the society's roll of honorary membership. Offers words of praise concerning the society.
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