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Sawyer, J. A., fl. 1865 to Ethan A. Jenks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.205 Author/Creator: Sawyer, J. A., fl. 1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed letter signed Date: 29 August 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 28.5 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Sawyer, Paymaster, encloses Jenks' account (not included) for signature.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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