Farnsworth, John Franklin, 1820-1897 to Simeon Davenport
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03476.05 Author/Creator: Farnsworth, John Franklin, 1820-1897 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1859 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Will forward Davenport's petition to the President, but cautions "my recommendation is not worth much to this administration."
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