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Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889 to Oliver Perry Morton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02490.18 Author/Creator: Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Forwards a letter (not included). Encourages proper action.

Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889
Morton, Oliver Perry, 1823-1877

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