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French, Samuel Gibbs, 1818-1910 to Marcus J. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03467.03 Author/Creator: French, Samuel Gibbs, 1818-1910 Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1881 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Says he will examine Wright's papers, and will report back. Also promises to send photographs.

French, Samuel Gibbs, 1818-1910
Wright, Marcus J. (Marcus Joseph), 1831-1922

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