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Chase, M.E., fl. 1861 to L.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.018 Author/Creator: Chase, M.E., fl. 1861 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 14.2 cm, Width: 22.2 cm Order a Copy

He wishes to establish a scientific and religious institution. He mentions Fellows as a mutual acquaintance as a way of introduction.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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