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Shriber, R.L., fl. 1861 to Samuel H. Leonard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03393.21 Author/Creator: Shriber, R.L., fl. 1861 Place Written: Williamsport, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Order a Copy

One letter from R.L. Shriber to Samuel H. Leonard dated October 31, 1861. The letter is regarding his chance at promotion.

Leonard, Samuel H., fl. 1861-1865
Shriber, R.L., fl. 1861

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