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Davis, Edward T., fl. 1850-1863 to R. H. Maury

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04572.35 Author/Creator: Davis, Edward T., fl. 1850-1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1871 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

United States Navy Paymaster General Davis recommends William Lewis Maury to superintend the James River project.

Maury, R. H., fl. 1871
Davis, Edward T., fl. 1850-1863
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

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