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West, Lewis H., 1829-? to A. J. Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03836.87 Author/Creator: West, Lewis H., 1829-? Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter Date: 30 March 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Copy of a letter written by Acting Master West to Smith as 4th Auditor of the Treasury. Wants to know where he can apply to settle his accounts now that his resignation has been accepted.

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