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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03212.02 Author/Creator: Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894 Place Written: Bronx, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

Forwards to Nichols money to be invested and gives instructions specifying what companies in which to invest. Directs that he wants his funds invested, " ... as if I was sure of the permanency and good credit of the government, for my confidence in that result is unlimited." Ends by discussing war matters and states, "What brilliant news we are receiving; [Jefferson] Davis and [Union General George] McClellan will hardly be able to withstand many more such victories of the Republic. Let the tide of victory roll on in Virginia and Georgia and the rebels will hardly be able to defeat us in any of the loyal states." Written on stationery of Headquarters Draft Rendezvous, Hart Island, N.Y. Written on Hart Island.

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

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