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Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893 to George B. Patrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.53 Author/Creator: Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1887 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Retired Rear Admiral Jenkins responds to Patrick's request for an autograph. The letter is mounted on another sheet of paper.

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