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Gallup, Ed, fl. 1864 to Mr. Holb

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.216 Author/Creator: Gallup, Ed, fl. 1864 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Wondering what to do with the Lieutenant's horse. Attempted to ship it to someone but this person had no use for the horse.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865
Gallup, Ed, fl. 1864

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