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Erben, Henry, 1832-1909 to Horatio King

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.61 Author/Creator: Erben, Henry, 1832-1909 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 11 June 1891 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Written by Rear Admiral Erben to Colonel King. Says he has the invitation to the reunion of the Army of the Potomac in Buffalo. Regrets he will not be able to attend.

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