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Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901 to Marsena R. Patrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03476.07 Author/Creator: Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Asking Patrick if he can hold onto a package that Getty is expecting from his wife. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888

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