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Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1861-1865 to Mrs. A.M. Potter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.38.90 Author/Creator: Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Cairo, Egypt Type: Telegram signed Date: 26 June 1865 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

One telegraph addressed to Adaline M. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Cairo, June 26, 1865. Details that he had just arrived and will send another before he arrives at his destination.

Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1861-1865
Potter Adaline M., fl. 1862-1865

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