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Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894 to George Nichols

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03212.01 Author/Creator: Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Asks Nichols to convert the enclosed check for $1200 (not present) into U.S. 5-20 coupon bonds. Advises that he can probably get them at the Howard Bank and, if not, in Boston.

Hincks, Edward Winslow, 1830-1894
Nichols, George, 1809-1882

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