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Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875 to Thomas F. Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.232 Author/Creator: Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875 Place Written: Hartford Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He heard that the position of hospital steward is vacant. recommending John A Brown for the position.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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