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Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926 to J.Q.A. Ward.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.237 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1885/02/07 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Lincoln discusses submission of Ward's "design, plan and specifications in detail" for the erection the pedestal for the President Garfield memorial in Washington, D.C.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926

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