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Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 [Deed of sale of excess military sites]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03817.02 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 20 February 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 35.2 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Allows for the sale of lands, buildings, and improvements surrounding Harper's Ferry. Grants conveyance of property to Catharine E. Stipes.

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

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