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Upshur, John Henry,1823-1917 to Horatio C. King

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.50 Author/Creator: Upshur, John Henry,1823-1917 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: February 14, 1884 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Written by Commodore Upshur as Commandant of the New York Navy Yard to King as Judge Advocate General. King is invited to attend the official reception for the remains of Lieutenant Commander George W. De Long and his companions on 21 February.

Upshur, John Henry,1823-1917

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