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Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885 to H. W. Bryant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.51 Author/Creator: Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885 Place Written: Brookline, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 15, 1885 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Written by retired Rear Admiral Preble to Bryant. Apologizes for not realizing he was a member of the Gorgas Society. Says he never received notification of his election or a certificate of membership. Asks to be sent information.

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