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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 [Endorsed check from Gideon Welles]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02926 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 1 October 1867 Pagination: 1 check Height: 9 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Check for $16.25 signed by Gideon Welles to "B" and endorsed on verso by Brady.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

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