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Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906 to J. W. Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03477.04 Author/Creator: Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph note signed Date: 24 October 1881 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

States that he has complied with Smith's request, possibly for an autograph.

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
Smith, J. W., fl. 1881

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